Dealing with where people and human activities are located, why they are situated in particular locations, and what significance these observed arrangements represent, this text adopts a social science perspective while applying concepts from the physical sciences where needed. The book covers such geo-social issues as political conflict, urbanization, migration patterns and economic development.

For courses in Human Geography.

This innovative new text explores current human geography in the bold visual style that distinguishes Dorling Kindersley (DK) publications.  This brief volume provides a springboard to essential geographic concepts.  Topics within each chapter are organized into self-contained two-page spreads.  Together with the graphics, Rubenstein’s clear and efficient writing engages students, presenting complex information without sacrificing the high-quality geography essential to students and instructors.