North America's physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly - from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. T he Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geogra North America's physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly - from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. T he Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geography of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland. While the material is structured around traditional concepts and themes, compelling modern examples illustrate key concepts, including popular culture, sports, music, and travel. The authors' accessible approach promotes understanding of various regions of the continent as well as Hawai'i and Greenland. KEY TOPICS: Introduction; North America's Environmental Setting; Historical Settlement of North America; North American Political Economy; The Atlantic Periphery; Quebec; Megalopolis; The Great Lakes and Corn Belt; The Inland South; The Coastal South; The Great Plains; The Rocky Mountains; Intermontane West; MexAmerica; California; The Pacific Northwest; Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands; The Far North. MARKET: A comprehensive reference for anyone interested in learning more about North American geography.
The Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy
North America's physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly - from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. T he Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geogra North America's physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly - from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. T he Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geography of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland. While the material is structured around traditional concepts and themes, compelling modern examples illustrate key concepts, including popular culture, sports, music, and travel. The authors' accessible approach promotes understanding of various regions of the continent as well as Hawai'i and Greenland. KEY TOPICS: Introduction; North America's Environmental Setting; Historical Settlement of North America; North American Political Economy; The Atlantic Periphery; Quebec; Megalopolis; The Great Lakes and Corn Belt; The Inland South; The Coastal South; The Great Plains; The Rocky Mountains; Intermontane West; MexAmerica; California; The Pacific Northwest; Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands; The Far North. MARKET: A comprehensive reference for anyone interested in learning more about North American geography.
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Once you got used to the layout, it actually became an interesting read. Concept checks were helpful to make sure I had understood the information before moving on.
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