International Encyclopedia of Human Geography

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International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, Second Edition embraces diversity by design and captures the ways in which humans share places and view differences based on gender, race, nationality, location and other factors—in other words, the things that make people and places different. Questions of, for example, politics, economics, race relations and migration are introduced and discussed through a geographical lens. This updated edition will assist readers in their research by providing factual information, historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, reviews of literature, and provocative topical discussions that will stimulate creative thinking. Presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage on the topic of human geography Contains extensive scope and depth of coverage Emphasizes how geographers interact with, understand and contribute to problem-solving in the contemporary world Places an emphasis on how geography is relevant in a social and interdisciplinary context

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  International Encyclopedia of Human Geography

  • 2019-12-16
  • 9100 pages
  • Paperback
  • Elsevier
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  International Encyclopedia of Human Geography: A 12-Volume Set

  • 2009-07-16
  • 8250 pages
  • Paperback
  • Elsevier

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