Cultural Landscape, The: An Introduction to Human Geography, 13th edition

James M. Rubenstein

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The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography uses a structured learning path to explore the patterns and processes of Earth's human landscapes. Rubenstein weaves the themes of globalization and diversity and their relationship throughout the text, addressing these themes with a clear organization and presentation that will engage you.

The 13th Edition incorporates the latest data and applied examples of human geography, helps you connect global concepts and phenomena to your local geography, and engages you in active debate around the most critical topics of human geography.

ISBN-13: 9780135729625

Subject: Geography

Category: Human Geography

1. This Is Geography

1.1 Why Is Geography a Science?
1.2 Why Is Every Place Unique?
1.3 Why Are Different Places Similar?
1.4 Why Are Some Actions Not Sustainable?

2. Population & Health

2.1 Where Are People Distributed?
2.2 Why is Population Increasing?
2.3 Why Does Health Vary by Region?
2.4 Why Might Population Change in the Future?

3. Migration

3.1 Where Are Migrants Distributed?
3.2 Where Do People Migrate Within Countries?
3.3 Why Do People Migrate?
3.4 Why Do Migrants Face Challenges?

4. Culture & Social Media

4.1 Where Are Culture Groups Distributed?
4.2 Where Are Leisure & Material Culture Distributed?
4.3 Why Is Access to Culture Unequal?
4.4 Why Do Cultures Face Sustainability Challenges?

5. Languages

5.1 Where Are Languages Distributed?
5.2 Why Do Languages Diffuse?
5.3 Why Do Languages Vary Among Places?
5.4 Why Do Languages Survive or Perish?

6. Religions

6.1 Where Are Religions Distributed?
6.2 Why Do Religions Have Distinctive Distributions?
6.3 Why Do Religions Organize Space in Specific Patterns?
6.4 Why Do Territorial Conflicts Arise Among Religious Groups?

7. Ethnicities

7.1 Where Are Ethnicities Distributed?
7.2 Why Do Ethnicities Have Distinctive Distributions?
7.3 Why Might Ethnicities Face Conflicts?
7.4 Why Do Ethnic Cleansing & Genocide Occur?

8. Political Geography

8.1 Where Are States Distributed?
8.2 Why Are States Challenging to Create?
8.3 Why Do States Face Threats?
8.4 Why Do States Have Distinctive Geographic Structure?

9. Food & Agriculture

9.1 Why Do People Consume Different Foods?
9.2 Where Did Agriculture Originate?
9.3 Where Is Agriculture Distributed?
9.4 Why Do Farmers Face Sustainability Challenges?

10. Development

10.1 Why Does Development Vary Among Countries?
10.2 Where Are Inequalities in Development Distributed?
10.3 Why Do Countries Face Development Challenges?
10.4 Why Are Countries Able to Make Progress in Development?

11. Industry & Energy

11.1 Where Is Industry Distributed?
11.2 Why Do Industries Face Energy Challenges?
11.3 Why Do Industries Face Pollution Challenges?
11.4 Why Are Industries Changing Locations?

12. Services & Settlements

12.1 Where Are Services Distributed?
12.2 Where Are Consumer Services Distributed?
12.3 Where Are Business Services Distributed?
12.4 Why Do Services Cluster in Settlements?

13. Urban Patterns

13.1 Why Are Cities Challenging to Define?
13.2 Where Are People Distributed in Urban Areas?
13.3 Why Do Urban Areas Expand?
13.4 Why Might Cities Be More Sustainable?

Summary & Review
Afterword: Careers in Geography
Appendix: Map Scale and Projections
Glossary
Credits
Map Index