Anyone interested in learning about geographic concepts will appreciate this concise book. The fourth edition presents authoritative content, currency, andoutstanding cartography in a technology-rich package. Readers will learn about the most important concepts through a streamlined pedagogy. New coauthor Antoinette WinklerPrins also helps create a seamless integration of multimedia with traditional narrative. An engaging photo program and updated data help makeThe World Today an exciting book for any reader. INDICE: Introduction. Chapter 1. Europe. Chapter 2. Russia. Chapter 3. North America. Chapter 4. Middle America. Chapter 5. South America. Chapter 6. Subsaharan Africa. Chapter 7. North Africa/Southwest Asia. Chapter 8. South Asia. Chapter 9. East Asia. Chapter 10. Southeast Asia. Chapter 11. The Austral Realm. Chapter 12. The Pacific Realm. Appendix A. Metric Standard International (SI) and Customary Units and their Conversions. Appendix B. Area and Demographic Data for the World's States. Glossary. Index. List of Maps and Figures.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-23713-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 464
- Fecha Publicación: 16/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés