Geographic perspectives : Iraq / [edited by] Jon C. Malinowski.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Malinowski, Jon C.

Series:

Geographic perspective series.

Geographic perspective series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historical geography.

Geography.

Iraq--Geography.

Iraq.

Iraq--Historical geography.

Physical Description:

vii, 96 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Iraq : geographic perspectives

Iraq

Place of Publication:

Guilford, CT : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, [2004]

Summary:

Geographic Perspectives: Iraq provides a concise source of information on the physical environment and culture of the country. By examining the region through many of the sub-disciplines of geography - including historical, political, economic, urban, and medical - these guides serve as a framework to better understand current events. Included are color and black and white maps, photographs, charts, and graphs.

Contents:

Introduction / Wendell C. King & Eugene J. Palka

Location / Wiley C. Thompson

Geomorphology / Matthew R. Sampson

Climate / Richard P. Pannell

Vegetation and soils / Peter G. Anderson

Historical geography / James B. Dalton

Cultural geography / Jon C. Malinowski

Political geography / Andrew D. Lohman

Economic geography / Albert A. Lahood

Population and urban geography / Dennis D. Cowher & Brandon K. Herl

Medical geography / Patrick E. Mangin

Conclusion / Jon C. Malinowski.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-96)

ISBN:

0072940107

OCLC:

53063511