James M. Rubenstein
Contemporary Human Geography provides a bold, highly visual exploration of physical and cultural landscapes across the globe. The modular organization and vibrant presentations focus and engage students. Rubenstein describes past and current events and issues to show their influence on diversity and globalization phenomena at the core of contemporary human geography.
The 5th Edition presents the latest geographical science and statistics, including current data on recent events. This edition incorporates applied examples of human geography, guiding students to understand the world on local, regional and global scales.
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Miami University of Ohio
Dr. James M. Rubenstein received his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1970, M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1971, and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1975. He was a Professor of Geography at Miami University for 37 years, where he taught urban and human geography. Dr. Rubenstein is now a full-time writer. In addition to this book, Dr. Rubenstein is the author of The Cultural Landscape (13th edition) as well as co-author of Introduction to Contemporary Geography, both published by Pearson Education.
Dr. Rubenstein also conducts research in the automotive industry and has published four books on the subject: The Changing U.S. Auto Industry: A Geographical Analysis (Routledge); Making and Selling Cars: Innovation and Change in the U.S. Auto Industry (The Johns Hopkins University Press); A Profile of the Automobile and Motor Vehicle Industry: Innovation, Transformation, Globalization (Business Expert Press); and Who Really Made Your Car? Restructuring and Geographic Change in the Auto Industry (W.E. Upjohn Institute, with Thomas Klier). He also writes a weekly column about local food for The Oxford Press. Winston, a lab-husky mix with one brown eye and one blue eye, takes Dr. Rubenstein for long walks in the woods most days, when he is up to it.
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| Format | ISBN-13 |
|---|---|
| Student Edition (HS binding) with modified mastering geography with eTextbook (up to 6-years) | 9780137662104 |
| Modified mastering geography with eTextbook (1-year access) | 9780137662197 |
| Modified mastering geography with eTextbook (6-year access) | 9780137662234 |
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