Realms, Regions and Concepts, 13th Edition [Hardcover]

H.J. de Blij (Author), Peter O. Muller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0470129050 | ISBN-13: 978-0470129050 | Edition: 13

Now substantially revised and updated, the Thirteenth Edition of de Blij and Muller's Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts continues to deliver the authors' authoritative content, outstanding cartography, currency, and comprehensive coverage, in a technology-rich package. The text reflects major developments in the world as well as in the discipline, ranging from the collapse of Russia's Post-Soviet transformation to the impact of globalization and from the rise of Asia's Pacific Rim to the war in Iraq.

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* ISBN 978-0-470-89665-5: Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts, 13e, Binder Ready Version of de Blij 13e.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 13 edition (October 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470129050
• ISBN-13: 978-0470129050
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for geography majors and general readers alike, September 9, 2008

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T. MORROW "cuttlefish" (Minneapolis, MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Realms, Regions and Concepts, 13th Edition (Hardcover)

Used this in a regional geography course in college with a visiting professor from Moscow State University who highly respected the authors, de Blij and Muller. Being a physical geography/GIS person, I wasn't sure what to expect, but soon came to love the 'regional' approach to geography. For those who don't know, 'Regional Geography' is a subdiscipline of geography that emphasizes holistic description and analysis to understand the human and environmental pieces that make up a place. The material is very relevant to current events, such as the Georgia/Russia conflict. You'll learn about the South Caspian oil fields, the Baku pipeline, and the cultural 'minorities' of Russia and the former Soviet Union that make up this fascinating region. You'll learn about past Russian political involvement in the region and the effect of Russian colonists. It's all in there! And the same goes for the entire rest of the globe -- this is the magic of Regional Geography. de Blij's approach is to attempt to define "Realms" of the world (kind of "Super-Regions" which are somehow cohesive) and organizes the book around these theorized Realms. Whether or not you agree with the definitions of realms, the technique does help with memorization, as Regional Geography has a LOT of places, dates, and names to be memorized. I believe this book has great potential to turn people onto the highly underrated discipline of regional geography and sprout more academic and armchair geographers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Textbook Order, February 14, 2010

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This review is from: Realms, Regions and Concepts, 13th Edition (Hardcover)

This book was the required text for my Introduction to Geography class at Hampton University. Hardback and brand-new, it was the same text sold in the bookstore for about half the price. Amazon has never failed me yet!

Got a lot of great pictures and cultural notes -- though I would not recommend this text for leisure reading, it does make textbook reading a little more leisurely!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Textbook I've Ever Used, September 3, 2009

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When it comes to textbooks, they are normally boring and always overpriced! When I purchased "Realms, Regions and Concepts" for my college geography class, I was pleasantly surprised. This book is easy to read and the maps and illustrations are both relevant and interesting. I thorougly enjoyed using this textbook and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the world's geo-political make-up. Even though my class is long over, I know that I will crack this book open again from time to time, just for reading pleasure. The accompanying internet study resources are also top-notch.