Introduction to Geography 13th Edition, by Arthur Getis, Judith Getis, Mark Bjelland and Jerome Fellmann describes the breadth and spatial insights of the field of geography. The authors' approach allows the major research traditions of geography to dictate the principal themes. They also include information on current events, such as the earthquake in Haiti.
Chapter 1 introduces students to the four organizing traditions that have emerged through the long history of geographical thought and writing: earth science, culture-environment, location, and area analysis. Each of the four parts of this book centers on one of these geographic perspectives. An outline at the beginning of each chapter clarifies the organization of the chapter.
Chapter-opening vignettes capture the reader’s interest in preparation for the subject matter that follows. The text contains more than 450 full-color maps, charts, and photographs, with information and explanations that serve as extensions of the text, not just identification or documentation of the figure. Boxed inserts, three to five per chapter, further develop ideas and are written so as to enhance student interest in the material. Except where noted, the authors have written all of the boxes. One box in most chapters explores gender-related issues.
A special “Geography and Public Policy” box appears in every chapter but the first and last ones in the text highlights an important or controversial issue. The boxes are intended to encourage students to think about the relevance of geography to real-world concerns. Critical-thinking questions at the end of the box, designed to have students reflect on and form an opinion about the issue, can serve as catalysts for class discussion.
Chapter summaries bring together and reinforce the major ideas of the chapter. A Key Words list contains page references to important terms introduced in the chapter, making it easy for students to verify their understanding of each term. For Review and Consideration questions enable readers to check their grasp of chapter material. A limited Selected References listing cites important recent or classic considerations of the subject matter of each chapter. We have included both widely available recent books and articles and a few more specialized titles useful to students who want to delve more deeply into particular subfields of geography.
A special Appendix, a modified version of the 2002 World Population Data Sheet of the Population Reference Bureau, includes basic demographic data and projections for countries, regions, and continents as well as selected economic and social statistics helpful in national and regional comparisons. The Appendix data provide a wealth of useful comparative information for student projects, regional and topical analyses, and study of world patterns.
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