Economic And Social Geography R.Knowles,J.Wareing Made Simple Rupa

Economic And Social Geography R.Knowles,J.Wareing Made Simple Rupa

The study of economic and social geography has changed considerably in recent years. The nature and distribution of human activity over the earth’s surface remains the core of the subject matter, but new questions are being asked about this activity and new techniques are being developed to allow them to be answered. The subject is now more problem-orientated and the analysis and explanation of current problems have become much more im-portant than simple description.

The purpose of this book is not to break new ground, but to review recent developments and bring together in one inexpensive volume work which is dispersed in many specialist textbooks. An attempt has been made to achieve a balance between oversimplification and over-elaboration, and to present essential concepts in a clear, concise manner. It is hoped that the interest of the reader will be sufficiently stimulated to investigate these concepts further, and the suggested further reading at the end of each chapter should provide guidance in this respect.

This book, together with its companion volume, Physical Geography Made Simple, should be of value to a variety of people. First, to those who are coming to academic geography for the first time, especially to those studying for GCE Advanced Level or ONC/OND examinations. It should also provide a concise introduction to first-year courses in further and higher education, including degree courses with a geography component, HNC/HND, and Certificate in Education courses. Technical jargon has been kept to a mini-mum and the book does not presuppose detailed background knowledge. It is hoped, therefore, that the layman will also find much of interest here. Secondly, it should be of value to geography teachers and others who wish to keep abreast of developments in the subject at a time of rapid change.

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