World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places, and Environments (6th Edition)
World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places, and Environments presents a sophisticated and conceptual exploration of world regional geography, emphasizing the myriad issues critical to understanding our contemporary world. The text maintains a strong global sensibility, focusing on current events, interdependent development, and questions of spatial justice. By exploring the dual forces of globalization and regionalization, authors Sallie Marston and colleagues demonstrate how global systems of connection drive unique regional processes, making different places distinct yet interconnected.
The 6th Edition offers a visual and engaging approach while maintaining rigorous conceptual depth. This edition incorporates a deepened focus on sustainability issues, updated human stories from various regions, and a completely modernized cartography program. With cutting-edge data visualizations and infographics, the book helps readers grasp the fundamental processes that drive change, providing the tools necessary to understand the critical elements of different places and their roles in a global context.
Book Details and Metadata
- Full Title: World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places, and Environments (6th Edition)
- Author: Sallie Marston
- Edition: 6th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: March 4, 2016
- ISBN-10: 0134183649
- ISBN-13: 978-0134183640
- Language: English