Table of Contents
Chapter 1 -- Introduction: Some Background Basics
Getting Started
Evolution of the Discipline
Geography and Human Geography
The Structure of This Book
Background Basics
Basic Geographic Concepts
Maps
Systems, Maps, and Models
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Part I -- THEMES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Chapter 2 -- Roots and Meaning of Culture
Components of Culture
Interaction of People and Environment
Roots of Culture
Seeds of Change
Culture Hearths
The Structure of Culture
Culture Change
Contact Between Regions
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 3 -- Spatial Interaction and Spatial Behavior
Bases for Interaction
Human Spatial Behavior
Migration
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 4 -- Population: World Patterns, Regional Trends
Population Growth
Some Population Definitions
The Demographic Transition
The Demographic Equation
World Population Distribution
Population Density
Population Data and Projections
Population Controls
Population Prospects
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Part II -- PATTERNS OF DIVERSITY AND UNITY
Chapter 5 -- Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture
The Geography of Language
The Classification of Languages
World Pattern of Languages
Language Change
Standard and Variant Languages
Language, Territoriality, and Identity
Language on the Landscape: Toponymy
Patterns of Religion
Religion and Culture
Classification of Religion
Patterns, Numbers, and Flows
The Principal Religions
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 6 -- Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity
Ethnic Diversity and Separatism
Immigration Streams
Acculturation and Assimilation
Areal Expressions of Ethnicity
Urban Ethnic Diversity and Segregation
Cultural Transfer
The Ethnic Landscape
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 7 -- Folk and Popular Culture: Diversity and Uniformity
Folk Cultural Diversity and Regionalism
Anglo American Hearths
Folk Building Traditions
Architectural Diffusions
Folk Fencing in Anglo America
Nonmaterial Folk Culture
Folk Cultural Regions of the Eastern United States
The Passing of Folk Cultural Regionalism
Patterns of Popular Culture
National Uniformities
Diffusion Tracks
Regional Emphasis
Vernacular Regions
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Part III -- DYNAMIC PATTERNS OF THE SPACE ECONOMY
Chapter 8 -- Livelihood and Economy: Primary Activities
The Classification of Economic Activity and Economies
Primary Activities: Agriculture
Primary Activities
Trade in Primary Products
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 9 -- Livelihood and Economy: From Blue Collar to Gold Collar
Components of the Space Economy
Secondary Activities: Manufacturing
Major Manufacturing Regions of the World
High-Tech Patterns
Tertiary and Beyond
Services in World Trade
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 10 -- Patterns of Development and Change
Development as a Cultural Variable
Dividing the Continuum: Definitions of Development
Economic Measures of Development
Noneconomic Measures of Development
Aggregate Measures of Development and Well-Being
The Role of Women
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Part IV -- LANDSCAPEDS OF FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION
Chapter 11 -- Urban Systems and Urban Structures
The Urbanizing Century
Settlement Roots
The Nature of Cities
The Functions of Cities
Systems of Urban Settlements
Inside the City
Suburbanization in the United States
Central City Change
World Urban Diversity
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Chapter 12 -- The Political Ordering of Space
National Political Systems
International Political Systems
Local and Regional Political Organizations
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Part V -- HUMAN ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Chapter 13 -- Human Impacts on Natural Systems: Geographic Outlooks on Global Concerns
Physical Environments and Cultural Impacts
Climates, Biomes, and Change
Land Use and Land Cover
Water Supply and Water Quality
Garbage Heaps and Toxic Wastes
Prospects and Perspectives
Summary
Key Words
For Review
Focus Follow-up
Selected References
Appendices
A: Map Projections
B: 1998 World Population Data
C: Anglo America Reference Map
Glossary
Credits
Index
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