{"product_id":"the-state-of-the-earth-contemporary-geographic-perspectives-hardback-9780631202431","title":"The State of the Earth; Contemporary Geographic Perspectives (Hardback) 9780631202431","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe State of the Earth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eContemporary Geographic Perspectives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAkin Mabogunje (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631202431, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 September 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e444 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 17.7 x 3 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe focus of this text is topical. It brings geography to life in treating actual problems and critises in the contemporary world.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Geographical Thought Through the Ages: Prof. Horacio Capel, Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Geographical Perspectives: Dr. Peter Gould.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Geographical Theories: Reginald G. Golledge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Geographical Methodology: Prof. Alan M. Hay, Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Human Transformation of the Earth's Surface and the Use (and Misuse) of Natural Resources: Prof. Neil Roberts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Climatic Changes and the Future of the Human Environment: Dr. Vladimir M. Kotlyakov.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Environmental Hazards, Natural Disasters and Societal Responses: Prof. Susan Cutter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Global Challenge of Migrations and Rising Population Densities: Dr. H. Ramachandran, Mussoorie.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Market Forces, Cultural Factors and Locational Processes: Prof. David M. Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Modes of Production and Areal Differentiation: Prof. Milton Santos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Transportation, Trade, Tourism and the World Economy System: Prof Gabriel Wachermann.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Spatial Financial Flows and the Growth of the Modern Industrial City: Dr. Nigel Thrift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. The Information Revolution and Future Global Geography: Prof. Vladimir Tikunov.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Exploration, Mapping and the Modernization of State Power: Dr. Marcelo Escolar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Spatial Planning and National Development: Dr. Maurice Daly, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Core-periphery Relations in the Era of Globalization: Bertha Becker, Rio De Janeiro.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Multinational Corporations and the Possible Demise of the Nation-state: Prof. Peter Dicken.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Geography in the Age of Megacities: Yeu-man Yeung.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geography%20%5BRG%5D%22\"\u003eRG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316784132376,"sku":"9780631202431","price":107.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780631202431.jpg?v=1781825400","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-state-of-the-earth-contemporary-geographic-perspectives-hardback-9780631202431","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}