Geography is more than just studying and memorizing places on a map. Geographers study the entire earth and its physical forms, including the human activity that has changed and continues to change it. A Brief Introduction to World Regional Geography is an introductory college textbook that provides students with a broad overview of world geography and the complex factors that geographers study. Those factors include: - Region - Climate and environment - Human activity - Population - Culture, religion, and ethnicity - Globalization and economics - Comparative development Moving region by region, this textbook helps students develop their skills working with geographical data to better understand the world around them. Filled with full-color images, this book makes world regional geography accessible and understandable for students, giving them an enjoyable reading experience as they explore the social sciences in college.
