Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture [Hardcover]

Erin H. Fouberg (Author), Alexander B. Murphy (Author), H.J. de Blij (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470382589 | ISBN-13: 978-0470382585 | Publication Date: January 27, 2009 | Edition: 9th Edition

Human Geography gets general readers to think geographically across scale and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. All concepts and themes are touched on with the historical background one would expect, but also with current examples to make the reading more relevant. The content is written in such a way that it is approachable and appealing. It includes all of the important themes in a succinct and engaging narrative style that can easily be understood. From the Field boxes and opening vignettes help anyone who has not personally traveled much of the world. General readers will also find the latest data as they build their understanding of important concepts.

Editorial Reviews

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‘…a writing style that is comforting and reassuring, coverage of human geography that is topical yet familiar, and contents and presentation that ease the reader into the topics…’ (Times Higher Education Supplement, 25 May 2007)
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 9th Edition edition (January 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470382589
• ISBN-13: 978-0470382585
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geography > Regional

More About the Author

Harm J. de Blij, Michigan State University. Peter O. Muller, University of Miami. Richard S. Williams, Woods Hole Research Center.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the sole reason I got a 5 on my AP Human Geography test, July 29, 2008

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Ima Bukwerm (Berkeley, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture (Hardcover)

This book is insightful, detailed, and interesting. I actually didn't fall asleep reading it- now if only that were true for my history textbooks! This was my textbook for an AP Human Geography class I took at my school. The teacher was barely adequate, and I basically taught myself everything from this book. H.J. de Blij knows how to write well. He doesn't just give you facts, either. You're taught how to spacially analyze worldwide phenomena, not just to memorize place names. He covers everything from political geography to urban landscapes to environmental science.

This textbook is also great if you simply want to know more about the world we live in, and wish to learn from a more international, rather than American-centric, point of view.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Book for understanding Human Geography, May 15, 2007

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T. Shaw "tommyrock69" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture (Hardcover)

As someone who holds Masters degrees in both History and Social Studies Education and actually TEACHES AP Human Geography to high school freshmen, I can safely say that DeBlij and co. have come up with a winner in the new edition. I'll admit the 7th edition was filled with misrepresentations, but the new version is such an improvement, that I have discarded the often inaccurate Rubinstein book for this one.

For those who suggest buying "Geography for Dummies" be my guest. I'll just let the title speak for itself. If you look at AP Central- the home of the College Board tests, the AP Human Geography test contains about 9-10% on the basic fundamentals of geography including physical geography. DeBlij covers more than its adequate share of the subject- outside of the instructor teaching the course.

Great for AP

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me wish I majored in human geography, August 23, 2009

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Barbara Magera - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture (Hardcover)

Don't think textbook, think "National Geographic" meets "Travel and Leisure". The authors' choice of photographs brings alive the people, places and cultures of the world in this well written book. Detailed maps, insightful text and rich photographs make this book an informative and enjoyable read.