Contemporary Europe: A Geographic Analysis

Where can you find expert commentary on the geography of Europe? Right Here! Look inside this book and you’ll find insights from a remarkable team of European Geography specialists, almost all of whom have lived in Europe for extended periods of time. Now in its seventh edition, this comprehensive book draws upon the knowledge and experience of its contributors to provide an overview of contemporary Europe. Focusing on topical and regional aspects separately, it allows you to pick what to study when. Thematic chapters permit a cross–national overview by topic. Regional chapters give a detailed overview of a specific region, including all European regions and major countries. This authoritative text maintains a contemporary focus while supplying historical information, which provides a context for current conditions. In addition, the seventh edition features:Updated material which includes the most current developments in European geography as witnessed by the authors, all experts in their areas of study, during their frequent stays in Europe.Reduction in overall length and a thorough reorganization of material for a clearer presentation.More photos and in–depth information on special topics have been added to increase student interest.Expanded coverage of the EU and major issues facing it.

Spis treści:
Physical Geography (T. Poulsen).
Population (D. Danta & W. Berentsen).
Europe′s Unrolling Political Map (T. Poulsen).
Economic Geography (W. Berentsen & G. Hoffman).
Urban Geography (D. Danta & W. Berentsen).
The British Isles (D. Spooner).
Western Europe (A. Diem).
Region Nord: The European North (V. Malmstrom).
Southern Europe (A. Diem).
West Central Europe (W. Berentsen, et al.).
East Central and Southeastern Europe (W. Berentsen, et al.).
Russia and the European NIS (C. ZumBrunnen).
Conclusion (W. Berentsen).
Glossary.
Appendix.
Index.

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Where can you find expert commentary on the geography of Europe? Right Here! Look inside this book and you’ll find insights from a remarkable team of European Geography specialists, almost all of whom have lived in Europe for extended periods of time. Now in its seventh edition, this comprehensive book draws upon the knowledge and experience of its contributors to provide an overview of contemporary Europe. Focusing on topical and regional aspects separately, it allows you to pick what to study when. Thematic chapters permit a cross–national overview by topic. Regional chapters give a detailed overview of a specific region, including all European regions and major countries. This authoritative text maintains a contemporary focus while supplying historical information, which provides a context for current conditions. In addition, the seventh edition features:Updated material which includes the most current developments in European geography as witnessed by the authors, all experts in their areas of study, during their frequent stays in Europe.Reduction in overall length and a thorough reorganization of material for a clearer presentation.More photos and in–depth information on special topics have been added to increase student interest.Expanded coverage of the EU and major issues facing it.