Introduction to Geography

by Mark D. Bjelland, David Kaplan (Contributor), Jon C Malinowski (Contributor)

Introduction to Geography is written to clearly and concisely convey the nature of the field of geography, its intellectual challenges, and the logical interconnections of its parts. Even if students take no further work in geography, they will have come into contact with the richness and breadth of Geography and have new insights and understandings for their present and future roles as informed adults. This new edition provides students content and scope of the subfields of geography, emphasizes its unifying themes, and provides the foundation for further work in their areas of interest.

496 pages, Hardcover

Published February 4, 2021

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.