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 as land claims in Canada and Alaska. It also provides explanations of the rationale for regional identification and delineation, including the location of boundaries, and it responds to recent controversies with discussions of environmental and ecological issues.
- ISBN10 0133529568
- ISBN13 9780133529562
- Publish Date 26 November 1991
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 28 October 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Prentice-Hall
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 1300
- Language English