The geography of North America : environment, culture, economy
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The geography of North America : environment, culture, economy
Pearson, c2013
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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. The 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.
The Second Edition strengthens the text's three core themes of environment, culture, and economy with new data and updated chapter sections, revised feature box essays, and a new pedagogical structure consisting of learning outcomes, checkpoints, and discussion questions. Online media and quiz support are found on the book's premium website at www.mygeoscienceplace.com.
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
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
The Future of North America
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