The Handy Geography Answer Book - Paperback
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Comprehensive Geography Reference Book
The Handy Geography Answer Book delivers detailed answers to 1,200 questions about the world, its people, countries, and the intricate relationships between nature and human civilization. This completely revised and updated reference guide covers everything from basic cartography to complex geopolitical issues affecting our planet today.
What's Inside
This geography reference book explores multiple disciplines including economic geography, social geography, historic geography, cultural geography, religious geography, political geography, climate geography, oceanography, and demographics. From the history of geography starting with Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt through modern GPS technology, this book connects past discoveries with current innovations.
Key Topics Covered
Learn about map distortions in two-dimensional representations, the magnetic North Pole discovery, GPS functionality, Google Streetview technology, and projections for global population in 2050. Discover answers to practical questions about U.S. metropolitan areas, paved road statistics, demographic data by state and county, and the distinctions between England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom.
The book addresses contemporary issues including China's global influence, ISIS/ISIL, African colonization history, and Antarctic territorial claims. Questions range from trivia about the longest, hottest, and tallest geographical features to substantive analysis of how geography shapes history, religion, architecture, and urban development.
Comprehensive Country Data
An extensive appendix provides detailed information for more than 250 countries worldwide, covering history, population, government structure, economy, climate, geography, and statistical data. This makes the book an essential resource for students, educators, travelers, and anyone seeking to understand our planet's physical and political landscape.
Enhanced Learning Features
Numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations throughout the text provide visual context for geographical concepts. A helpful bibliography supports further research, while an extensive index enables quick reference to specific topics.
Author: Paul A. Tucci brings extensive global experience as a former Global Publishing executive, having traveled and conducted business worldwide. He has authored multiple titles in the Handy Answer Book series and guest lectured at Northwestern University, University of Michigan, INSEAD, New York University, and Oakland University.
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