Human Geography: Landscapes of Human Activities

by Mark D. Bjelland, Daniel R. Montello, Jerome D. Fellmann

This twelfth edition of Human Geography retains the organization and structure of its earlier versions. Like them, it seeks to introduce its users to the scope and excitement of geography and its relevance to their daily lives and roles as informed citizens. We recognize that for any students, human geography may be their first or only work in geography and this, their first or only textbook in the discipline. For these students particularly, we seek to convey the richness and breadth of human geography and to give insight into the nature and intellectual challenges of the field of geography itself.

Genres: Reference, School, Geography, Textbooks, Nonfiction, History

528 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1989

About the author

Mark D. Bjelland is a professor of geography and environmental studies at Calvin College in Michigan. He is the co-author of two geography textbooks and has published his research in geography and environmental science journals. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota and University of Washington, respectively. He worked as a professional engineer on transportation systems, environmental cleanups, and urban redevelopments before earning a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Minnesota. He has been awarded two Fulbright grants, one to Germany and one to Wales. He has led university field courses to the US Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, Hawaii, and the United Kingdom.

Reviews

[Valerie Cotnoir · Rating 4 out of 5]

While it was biased and definitely rambled, I think the authors did a good job of admitting there's always two sides to every story and adding real world examples to their definitions and theories. The maps and graphs really helped me visualize what they were trying to say as well.

[L. O'Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook for one of my Geography degree courses.