Jerome D. Fellmann,
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Arthur Getis,
San Diego State University Judith Getis
ISBN: 0073051519 Copyright year: 2008
Features
Features
Chapter Opening Vignettes. As in earlier editions, chapter introductions take the form of interest-arousing vignettes to focus student attention on the subject matter that follows.
Focus Preview. As in earlier editions, this introductory chapter page alerts students to the main themes of the chapter.
Boxed Inserts. As in previous editions, these boxes found in every chapter expand on ideas included within the text or introduce related examples of chapter concepts or conclusions, often in gender-related contexts.
Geography and Public Policy Boxes. As in previous editions, these special-purpose boxes found in almost every chapter introduce discussions of a topic of current national or international interest and conclude with a set of questions designed to induce thought and class discussion.
End-of-Chapter Learning Aids include Summary, Key Words, For Review, Focus Follow-Up, and Selected References. The Summary section reiterates the main points of the chapter and provides a bridge to the chapter that follows. New terms are included in the Key Words list at the end of the chapter. For Review section contains questions that direct student attention to important concepts developed within the chapter. Focus Follow-Up material conveys additional information and explanation of integral parts of the text. Selected References suggest a number of book and journal articles that expand on topics.
Appendix B contains a modified version of the Population Reference Bureau’s 2006 World Population Data Sheet containing economic and demographic data and projections for countries, regions, and continents.
Foldout map includes an updated World Political Map, as well as a World Topography Map.
This Online Learning Center not only includes updated interactive quizzing and exercises, but also includes interactive map exercises, case studies, and base maps. It also includes Case Studies, one- to three-page readings relating concepts to a student's daily life. Maps, photos, and graphics are included, as well as further study and discussion questions that allow students to investigate readings and concepts in greater detail. Instructors will appreciate having password-protected access to all teaching resources online, such as lecture PowerPoints, instructor’s manual, test banks for creating exams, illustrations/tables/art files for creating transparencies or handouts, and more.
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