This volume presents a global view of today's most pressing issues through an analysis of the twelve major regions of the world. Environmental degradation, natural catastrophe, population pressures and human conflict all impact in different ways and to different degrees on the society and environment of these regions. Economic and political restructuring within each region is covered, and topics include: natural resources; agriculture; industry and services; the role of the military; and the impact of global economic change. This work is intended as an introduction for students studying the changing geography of the world, but should also provide a useful overview to students researching specific regions, seeking comparative analysis of regions, or following general courses on the economic and political geography of both the post-industrial and the developing worlds. Over 250 photographs, maps and figures complement a range of boxed case-studies, key points, questions and guides to further reading.

About the Author
John Cole is Emeritus Professor of Human and Regional Geography at the University of Nottingham. He has worked in several of the major regions of the world used in this book and has published widely in various aspects of geography.


Book Information
ISBN 9780415117432
Author John Cole
Format Paperback
Page Count 492
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 910g