This twelfth edition of Human Geography retains the organization and structure of its earlier versions. Like them, it seeks to introduce its users to the scope and excitement of geography and its relevance to their daily lives and roles as informed citizens. We recognize that for any students, human geography may be their first or only work in geography and this, their first or only textbook in the discipline. For these students particularly, we seek to convey the richness and breadth of human geography and to give insight into the nature and intellectual challenges of the field of geography itself.
1 Introduction: Some Background Basics Part 1 Themes and Fundamentals
of Human Geography 2 Roots and Meaning of Culture 3 Spatial Interaction
and Spatial Behavior 4 Population: World Patterns, Regional Trends Part 2
Patterns of Diversity and Unity 5 Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture
6 Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity 7 Cultural Identities and
Cultural Landscapes: Diversity and Uniformity Part 3 Dynamic Patterns of
the Space Economy 8 Economic Geography: Primary Activities 9 Economic
Geography: Manufacturing and Services 10 Economic Development and Change
Part 4 Landscapes of Functional Organization 11 Urban Systems and Urban
Structures 12 The Political Ordering of Space Part 5 Human Actions and
Environmental Impacts 13 Human Impacts on Natural Systems
Mark Bjelland is professor of geography at Calvin University
Daniel Montello is professor of geography at the University of California at Santa Barbara
Jerry Fellmann is deceased.
Arthur Getis is Distinguished Professor of Geography Emeritus at San Diego State University
Judy Getis is now deceased. Judy was a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.
