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The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (8th Edition)
James M. Rubenstein
Edition: 8
Retail Price (not our price): $116.20
ISBN: 0131429396
ISBN-13: 9780131429390
Publication Date: 2004-03-04
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 560


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Product Description
Trusted for its timeliness and readability, this book introduces geography by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. Two years after Rubenstein's Update Edition was created to encompass the events of September 11, 2001, this revision also begins the careful process of putting those events into perspective. Provides new "Global Forces and Local Impacts" boxes in each chapter that explore in depth an issue related to chapter material, focusing on particular regions of the world. Includes new material on medical geography, terrorism, mineral resources, sustainable development, conservation, and biodiversity. Presents new information on gender differences in development . Expands material on Ethnicity, relating ethnicity problems to political conflict; also incorporates material previously found elsewhere in the book, such as U.S. urban patterns and South Africa's history of apartheid. For anyone interested in learning more about world geography.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5

1) Too tedious and unorganized   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Although I recognize the intelligence of the author, I would not recommend this book to anyone who is not assigned to have it. The book does very little to help the reader comprehend the information beyond the "Key Terms." I, too, am taking an AP/IB Human Geography Course, and I found this textbook utterly useless. Please, save your money and time and buy a better book. Of course, if you are in college and like to waste your time reading tedious books, then this is your ticket!

2) Refund   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I realized after placing the order that I wasn't quite ready to buy the book and my money was refunded instantly.Great customer service and quick response time.

3) Great for AP Human Geography   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Currently I am taking an AP Human Geography class in my high school and this is the book we were assigned to buy. This book has wonderful charts and pictures along with descriptions. This book goes into depth and doesn't only touch the surface. I recomend this book to AP Human Geography teachers and students!