People create cultures, values, aesthetics, politics, economics, and more; and, each of these affects and shapes places. In the study of human geography, we are constantly reminded of how people shape their world, and how people and place vary across our world. Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture, Ninth Edition commits to helping students appreciate the role people play in shaping places, and provides context for the issues addressed. This text helps students to think critically about their world by using the features created by the authors.
"From the Field" examine a specific place, its location, what the issues are, geographers' field research and what the authors found in their own observations.
"Applying geographic knowledge" sections at the end of each chapter, address the key concepts used within the chapter and force students to apply geographic concepts.
All geographic concepts are shown and explained with the most up-to-date photos, illustrations and maps.
MAP strengths known to all de Blij titles (Maps, Accuracy, and Photos).
"Key questions" are listed after the opening field note of each chapter and serve as the outline for the chapter.
"Thinking Geographically" questions ask the reader to apply a geographic concept to a real life example.
New to This Edition
Data, maps, figures and photos have all been fully updated for the ninth edition.
Additional Field Notes and Guest Field Notes have been added throughout the text.
Chapter 2, Population, now features a new section on Medical Geography.
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National Geographic EarthPulse
978-0-470-42191-8
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Wiley/National Geographic Atlas of the World
978-0-471-74117-6
State-of-the-art cartographic technology plus award-winning design and content make this affordable, compact yet comprehensive atlas the ultimate resource.
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People and Place Videos
978-0-470-08992-7
Working closely with Wiley’s Media Team, Erin Fouberg of Northern State University has created a collection of video lecture launchers to be shown in class providing students with a “sense of place” that supplements the general overview presented by the textbook. These videos are designed to inspire college students to become interested in the views of other people in other parts of the world.
National Geographic EarthPulse
978-0-470-42191-8
——A publication about movements affecting and influencing our global society. Utilizing full-color imagery and National Geographic photographs, EarthPulse takes you on a journey of discovery covering topics such as The Human Condition, Our Relationship with Nature, and Our Connected World.
Animations
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Image Gallery
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Wiley Desktop Editions (eBook)
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Portability: Once the VitalSource Bookshelf is installed and the Wiley Desktop Edition is downloaded to the computer desktop, students have instant access to all of the content—without an Internet connection. They can also print out the sections they prefer to read in hard copy.
Personalization: From highlighting their e-text to taking and sharing notes, students can easily personalize their Wiley Desktop Edition as they are reading or following along in class.
