Overview
Providing an in-depth introduction to the globalization of the world economy, this title offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and political geography provide a basis for understanding the interactions within and among the developed and developing countries of the world. This fourth edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of substantial changes in the world economy since the last edition. It extends the coverage of world cities, labour markets, the global office, women in development, tourism and sustainable development. It includes new material on the informational economy and the digital divide, the international financial system and the Asian and Russian financial crises, the economic implications of HIV/AIDS in Africa and the implications of genetically modified foods for agriculture and trade.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul L Knox ,
John Agnew ,
Linda McCarthy
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Hodder Arnold
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.977kg
ISBN: 9780340807125
ISBN 10: 0340807121
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 28 February 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
'...this book remains thoroughly useful. It presents a wealth of data and introduces a variety of approaches to economic geography.' Political Geography 'There is much to admire in this book, not least the clear erudition and breadth of reading displayed by the authors and the fact that it is consistently well written. This is truly comprehensive book.' Transactions of the IBG 'This book is to be welcomed particularly for its impressive historical perspective on current developments in the world economy.' Environment and Planning A '... a good, stimulating textbook.' Kevin R Cox, The Ohio State University, USA
'...this book remains thoroughly useful. It presents a wealth of data and introduces a variety of approaches to economic geography.' Political Geography 'There is much to admire in this book, not least the clear erudition and breadth of reading displayed by the authors and the fact that it is consistently well written. This is truly comprehensive book.' Transactions of the IBG 'This book is to be welcomed particularly for its impressive historical perspective on current developments in the world economy.' Environment and Planning A '... a good, stimulating textbook.' Kevin R Cox, The Ohio State University, USA
Author Information
Paul Knox is University Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA John Agnew is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA Linda McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA.
