Geography of the World's Major Regions

Geography of the World's Major Regions presents a global view of today's most pressing issues through an analysis of twelve major regions of the world. Environmental degradation, natural catastrophes, population pressures and human conflict all impact in different ways and to different degrees on the society and environment of these regions. Cole describes economic and political restructuring within each region covering: * the quantity of natural resources * production from agriculture * industry and services * the role of the military * the impact of global economic change He not only charts the course of each region's development to its present state, but discusses the implications of current issues and problems, examining a possible new political and economic environment for the Twenty-First century. An exciting introduction for students studying the changing geography of the world, Geography of the World's Major Regions will also provide an invaluable overview to students researching specific regions, seeking comparative analysis of regions, or following general courses on the economic and political geography of both the developed and the developing worlds. Over 250 photographs, maps and figures complement a range of exciting boxed case studies, key points, questions and guides to further reading.Cole, John P. is the author of 'Geography of the World's Major Regions' with ISBN 9780415117425 and ISBN 0415117429.