Places and regions in global context : human geographyUpplaga 2

The Interim Edition This interim edition of Places and Regions in Global Context was prompted by the consequences of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. These attacks not only changed the everyday worlds of many ordinary Americans, but also changed their views of the wider world. In addition, the attacks set into motion many other important changes, both in the United States and elsewhere. Studying human geography can help students understand many of the issues and changes surrounding these events. In this interim edition, Paul L. Knox and Sallie A. Marston have added material not only on the direct antecedents and consequences of the terrorist attacks, but also on the broader, related issues of globalization, Western materialism, religious fundamentalism, cultural identity, and geopolitics. Companion Website http://www.prenhall.com/knox The text-specific Website includes multiple-choice questions, quantitative exercises, critical-thinking exercises, and destinations. Most often, students receive immediate feedback which they can e-mail directly to their instructors.