China
A Geographical Perspective
Business & Finance, Economics, International Economics, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography, History, Asian, China
| Author: | David W. S. Wong, PhD, Kenneth K. K. Wong, PhD, Him Chung, PhD, James J. Wang, PhD | ISBN: | 9781462533763 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | January 25, 2018 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | David W. S. Wong, PhD, Kenneth K. K. Wong, PhD, Him Chung, PhD, James J. Wang, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781462533763 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | January 25, 2018 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic view of China--its physical geography; population, including ethnic diversity; urban development; agriculture and land use; transportation networks; dynamic economic processes; and environmental challenges. Cultural and political geography topics are woven throughout the chapters. The text also offers in-depth assessments of selected regions, capturing the complexity of this vast and populous country. It is richly illustrated with more than 150 maps, tables, figures, and photographs--including 8 pages in full color.
Pedagogical Features
*Chapter-opening learning objectives.
*Chapter-opening key concepts and terms.
*Extensive notes pointing students to relevant online resources.
*Engaging topic boxes in every chapter.
China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic view of China--its physical geography; population, including ethnic diversity; urban development; agriculture and land use; transportation networks; dynamic economic processes; and environmental challenges. Cultural and political geography topics are woven throughout the chapters. The text also offers in-depth assessments of selected regions, capturing the complexity of this vast and populous country. It is richly illustrated with more than 150 maps, tables, figures, and photographs--including 8 pages in full color.
Pedagogical Features
*Chapter-opening learning objectives.
*Chapter-opening key concepts and terms.
*Extensive notes pointing students to relevant online resources.
*Engaging topic boxes in every chapter.
