The Cultural Landscape, Global Edition

Name: The Cultural Landscape, Global Edition
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Author: James M. Rubenstein
ISBN: 9781292488974

Höfundur: James M. Rubenstein (Útgáfa: 14)

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The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography uses a structured learning path to guide you in exploring the patterns and processes of Earth's human landscapes. Author Rubenstein examines the relationships between people and their locations, looking at where people and activities are located across Earth's surface and understanding why they are located in particular places. The 14th Edition supports geography as a visual science with new figures bringing the text's total number to over 1,000.

New and updated features will visually engage you, and current information and data will enhance your understanding and analytic skills.

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Útgefandi: Pearson International Content

ISBN: 9781292488974

Print ISBN: 9781292488998

Format: ePub

Útgáfa: 14

Höfundar: James M. Rubenstein

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2026-10-29

Prent takmörkun á líftíma: 100

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Afritunar takmörkun: 2

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Cover
Cover
Preface
Title
Copyright
Preface
Digital and Print Resources
About the Author
Dedication
About Our Sustainability Initiatives
Chapter 1: This is Geography
Introduction: This is Geography
1.1: Why Is Geography a Science?
1.2: Why Is Every Place Unique?
1.3: Why Are Different Places Similar?
1.4: Why Are Different Places Connected?
Chapter 1: Summary and Review
Chapter 1: Key Terms
Chapter 1: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 1: Geospatial Analysis: Environmental Challenges for the Dutch
Chapter 1: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 2: Population and Health
Introduction: Population and Health
2.1: Where Are People Distributed?
2.2: Why Is Population Increasing?
2.3: Why Does Health Vary by Region?
2.4: Why Might Population Change in the Future?
Chapter 2: Summary and Review
Chapter 2: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 2: Key Terms
Chapter 2: Geospatial Analysis: Living with Young People
Chapter 2: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 3: Migration
Introduction: Migration
3.1: Where Are Migrants Distributed?
3.2: Where Do People Migrate Within Countries?
3.3: Why Do People Migrate?
3.4: Why Do Migrants Face Challenges?
Chapter 3: Summary and Review
Chapter 3: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 3: Key Terms
Chapter 3: Geospatial Analysis: Migration and Remittances
Chapter 3: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 4: Culture and Social Media
Introduction: Culture and Social Media
4.1: Where Are Cultural Activities Distributed?
4.2: Why Might Culture Diffuse?
4.3: Why Is Access to Culture Unequal?
4.4: Why Do Cultures Face Sustainability Challenges?
Chapter 4: Summary and Review
Chapter 4: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 4: Key Terms
Chapter 4: Geospatial Analysis: TV and Internet
Chapter 4: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 5: Languages
Introduction: Languages
5.1: Where Are Languages Distributed?
5.2: Why Do Languages Diffuse?
5.3: Why Do Languages Vary Among Places?
5.4: Why Do Languages Survive or Perish?
Chapter 5: Summary and Review
Chapter 5: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 5: Key Terms
Chapter 5: Geospatial Analysis: Languages of Timor-Leste
Chapter 5: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 6: Religions
Introduction: Religions
6.1: Where Are Religions Distributed?
6.2: Why Do Religions Have Distinctive Distributions?
6.3: Why Do Religions Organize Space in Specific Patterns?
6.4: Why Do Territorial Conflicts Arise Among Religious Groups?
Chapter 6: Summary and Review
Chapter 6: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 6: Key Terms
Chapter 6: Geospatial Analysis: South Asia's Religions
Chapter 6: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 7: Ethnicities
Introduction: Ethnicities
7.1: Where Are Ethnicities Distributed?
7.2: Why Do Ethnicities Have Distinctive Distributions?
7.3: Why Do Ethnicities and Nationalities Differ?
7.4: Why Do Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide Occur?
Chapter 7: Summary and Review
Chapter 7: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 7: Key Terms
Chapter 7: Geospatial Analysis: Ethnic Diversity and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 7: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 8: Political Geography
Introduction: Political Geography
8.1: Where Are States Distributed?
8.2: Why Are States Challenging to Create?
8.3: Why Do States Have Distinctive Geographic Structure?
8.4: Why Do States Face Threats?
Chapter 8: Summary and Review
Chapter 8: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 8: Key Terms
Chapter 8: Geospatial Analysis: Unity and Diversity in Europe
Chapter 8: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 9: Development
Introduction: Development
9.1: Why Does Development Vary Among Countries?
9.2: Where Are Inequalities in Development Distributed?
9.3: What Are the Factors That Shape Development?
9.4: Why Are Countries Able to Make Progress in Development?
Chapter 9: Summary and Review
Chapter 9: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 9: Key Terms
Chapter 9: Geospatial Analysis: HDI in Southwest Asia and North Africa
Chapter 9: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 10: Food and Agriculture
Introduction: Food and Agriculture
10.1: Why Do People Consume Distinctive Foods?
10.2: Where Did Agriculture Originate?
10.3: Where Is Agriculture Distributed?
10.4: Why Do Farmers Face Sustainability Challenges?
Chapter 10: Summary and Review
Chapter 10: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 10: Key Terms
Chapter 10: Geospatial Analysis: Changing Agricultural Acreage
Chapter 10: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 11: Industry
Introduction: Industry
11.1: Where Are Industries Distributed?
11.2: Why Are Site Factors Important for Industries?
11.3: Why Are Situation Factors Important for Industries?
11.4: Why Has the Distribution of Industries Changed?
Chapter 11: Summary and Review
Chapter 11: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 11: Key Terms
Chapter 11: Geospatial Analysis: Railroads and Industries
Chapter 11: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 12: Settlements and Services
Introduction: Settlements and Services
12.1: Where Are Settlements and Services Distributed?
12.2: Why Do Services Cluster in Settlements?
12.3: Where Are Business Services Distributed?
12.4: Where Are Consumer Services Distributed?
Chapter 12: Summary and Review
Chapter 12: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 12: Key Terms
Chapter 12: Geospatial Analysis: Urbanization and Population Growth
Chapter 12: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 13: Urban Patterns
Introduction: Urban Patterns
13.1: Why Are Urban Settlements Challenging to Define?
13.2: Where Are People Distributed Within the Cities of Developed Countries?
13.3: Where Are People Distributed Within the Cities of Developing Countries?
13.4: Why Might Urban Settlements Be More Sustainable?
Chapter 13: Summary and Review
Chapter 13: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 13: Key Terms
Chapter 13: Geospatial Analysis: Asia’s Large Cities and Urbanization
Chapter 13: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Chapter 14: Resource Challenges
Introduction: Resource Challenges
14.1: Where Are Energy Resources Distributed?
14.2: Why Might We Rely More on Alternative Energy Sources?
14.3: Why Are Resources Being Polluted?
14.4: Why Are Resources Being Protected?
Chapter 14: Summary and Review
Chapter 14: Thinking Geographically
Chapter 14: Key Terms
Chapter 14: Geospatial Analysis: Emissions and Energy Consumption
Chapter 14: International Geographic Mapping Explorations
Afterword: Careers In Geography
Afterword: Careers In Geography
Appendix: Map Scale and Projections
Appendix: Map Scale and Projections
Appendix: Geospatial Technologies and GIS
Useful Resources
Countries of the World
Earth at Night, City Lights
Credits
Credits
Endpapers
Endpapers
Glossary