China
A Geographical Perspective
By David W. S. Wong, Him Chung, James J. Wang, Kenneth K. K. Wong | Publisher: Guilford Publications
About the book
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.
Editions of China
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462533732
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462533763
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in China?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Human geography
Where can I read a sample of China?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462533732
Who is/are the Author/s of the book China?
David W. S. Wong, Him Chung, James J. Wang, Kenneth K. K. Wong
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
China is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462533732) and ebook(ISBN 9781462533763)
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