Human Geography: The Basics (Electronic book text)

Human Geography: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of the role that humankind plays in shaping the world around us. Whether it s environmental concerns, the cities we live in or the globalization of the economy, these are issues which affect us all. This book introduces these topics and more including:

• global environment issues and development
• cities, firms and regions
• migration, immigration and asylum
• landscape, culture and identity
• travel, mobility and tourism
• agriculture and food.

Featuring an overview of theory, end of chapter summaries, case study boxes, further reading lists and a glossary, this book is the ideal introduction for anybody new to the study of human geography."