Geography For Dummies

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SKU: 9781119867128
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By Jerry T. Mitchell

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Geography For Dummies by Jerry T. Mitchell provides an engaging and accessible introduction to geographical concepts and the diverse landscapes of the world. The book explores themes such as the physical and human-made environment, climate, ecosystems, and cultural geography. Designed for easy understanding, it combines informative insights with practical examples, making it an excellent resource for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the world around you and keen to understand global landscapes, climates, and cultural regions. It's ideal for anyone wanting a straightforward introduction to geography, enhancing your knowledge with clear explanations and engaging examples.

Geography For Dummies

"Understand the world in which we live, learn about the science and language of geography, explore how climates evolve"--Cover.

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The whole world in the palm of your hand

Ever wonder how you can have a rainforest on one side of a mountain and a desert on the other? Or zoom around the globe with Google Maps and wonder how everything got to where it is now? The answer is…geography.

In Geography For Dummies, you’ll discover that geography is more than just cool trivia—it explains tons about the world around us. From understanding the basics—like how to read maps and geographic coordinates—to learning about how the continents got to their current positions, you’ll learn fascinating things about the planet’s people, cities, resources, and more.

In this book, you’ll discover:

How geographers make and use maps to understand and tell useful stories about the earth
How weather and climate shape the planet, impact the water supply, and change landscapes
How humans use (and overuse) the planet we live on to our advantage

Geography For Dummies is an incredible exploration of our planet and the people who live on it. This book takes a huge subject and makes it accessible for the rest of us!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119867128

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Jerry T. Mitchell, PhD, is Chair of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina and an avid world traveler.

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