Geographic perspectives : North Korea / Eugene J. Palka and Francis A. Galgano.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Palka, Eugene C.

Galgano, Francis A. (Francis Anthony)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historical geography.

Geography.

Korea (North)--Geography.

Korea (North).

Korea (North)--Historical geography.

Physical Description:

xiii, 119 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, photographs ; 23 cm

Other Title:

North Korea : geographic perspectives

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

Each title in the new Geographic Perspective series presents a concise but complete geography of one of the countries that is making news in the world. More than ever before, events around the globe directly affect our lives, and understanding the geographic, political, economic, and social background of far-flung areas is vital. These titles combine the various subdisciplines of geography to create the unique flavor of the country and its current conditions. Not mere textbook geographies, this series brings remote places to life with generous use of maps, photos, graphs, and other visuals. The series begins with geographies of Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea -- countries in the daily headlines. Students of geography and other disciplines as well as the general reader will find these unique guides invaluable to their understanding of current world countries and events.

Contents:

Introduction / Eugene J. Palka

Location / Eric D. Larkin

Geomorphology / Matthew R. Sampson

Climate / Mark R. Read / Biogeography / Peter G. Anderson

Historical geography / James B. Dalton

Cultural geography / Jon C. Malinowski

Political geography / William A. Reding

Population geography / Dennis D. Cowher Urban geography / Brandon K. Herl

Economic geography / Albert A. Lahood

Medical geography / Patrick E. Mangin Conclusion / Jon C. Malinowski.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-119)

ISBN:

0072940115

OCLC:

53844214