An appreciation of the regional geography of North America, this revised text emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes, including their sequential development. It covers issues ranging from ecosystems and urban morphology to agriculture and inland waterways. The book also contains vignettes by various contributors entitled “A Closer look”, offering multiple viewpoints on topics and a more detailed discussion of specific issues, such… More >>
Regional Geography of the United States and Canada
A required book for school, it leaves a little to be desired. The writer is obviously from a huge metropolitan area, where population seems to be factor he is most interested in evaluating. If a region has no population, they are apparently not worth more than a few pages.
Rating: 4 / 5
Used this book for a independent study class, was easy enough that i didnt have to wonder around and re-read items. Simple and to the point…
Rating: 5 / 5
Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (3rd Edition) is a well written text, aimed at the undergraduate level (primarily upper division). The material is presented in a readable format, using maps, illustrations and pictures when necessary to convey a point. This book focuses on landscape appreciation of the regional geography of the United States and Canada. He emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes, including their development. It covers such topics as: the North American continent; the physical environment; population; cities; regions; the Atlantic Northeast; French Canada; megalopolis; the Appalachians and Ozarks; the inland South; the Southeastern coast; the Heartland; the Great Plains and prairies; the Rocky Mountains; the Intermontane West; the California region; the Hawaiian Islands; the North Pacific coast; the Boreal Forest; and the Arctic. Of the five different college textbooks on the market that focus on the geography of the United States and Canada, this is by far one of the better texts.
Rating: 4 / 5