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Problem-solving Geography N.E. Law

Problem-solving Geography By N.E. Law

Problem-solving Geography by N.E. Law

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An A-level geography textbook intended both for use in the classroom and for individual self-study. It provides progression in learning from GCSE syllabuses to A-level and includes case studies, questions, problem-solving exercises and a techniques section.

Problem-solving Geography Summary

Problem-solving Geography: Analysis in a Changing World by N.E. Law

An A-level geography textbook intended both for use in the classroom and for individual self-study. It provides progression in learning from GCSE syllabuses to A-level and includes case studies, questions, problem-solving exercises and a techniques section.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Crisis - what crisis?: map projections; remote sensing; geographic information systems; population issues; population and resources; understanding population change; the Chinese experience; associated problems; predicting trends; ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect; problem-solving exercises - planning to reduce inputs into the atmosphere, global warming and the supply of water (a case study from the Middle East). Part 2 The environment - someone else's problem?: definitions; measuring the environment; conflict as a result of environmental perception; development options in the tropical rainforest; development of greenfield sites; indirect measures of "the environment"; monitoring environmental change; problem-solving exercises - the coastal sand dune environment (Magilligan), using the Environmental Impact Assessment. Part 3 Small cogs and large wheels: definitions; population migration; migration to and within France; the core-periphery model; multinational companies and the new international division of labour; a further example - regional development in Japan; problem-solving exercise - industrial development in Eastern Europe. Part 4 Information and communications: is there a predictable pattern in the adoption of a new idea?; new patterns of work; a further study - shopping in Reading; new developments; a new restaurant for Reading?; maintaining trade in the face of increased competition; problem-solving exercise - the location of high-tech firms in France. Part 5 Approaches to agricultural development: background to farming change; farming improvement; Chinese agricultural development; farming change in the developed world; problem-solving exercise - multinational companies and agribusiness. Part 6 A global action plan?: defining "resources"; commodities; planning the use of resources; resource dilemmas; trade v aid; problem-solving exercises - aluminium recycling, eco-tourism. Appendix: the data set; other techniques.

Additional information

GOR007507717
9780748713554
0748713557
Problem-solving Geography: Analysis in a Changing World by N.E. Law
N.E. Law
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
1993-01-01
1
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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