This introductory human geography textbook is characterized by a strongconceptual content, a substantial discussion of all aspects of human geographyand an eclectic focus. Links with physical geography and other disciplines arestressed. This second edition includes a number of substantial improvements.Closer links are established between the account of environmental issues and therest of the text; the accounts of cultural and social geography aresubstantially improved; an extensive glossary and additional suggested readingsare included; the maps are redrawn and a second colour is effectively used.Overall, this second edition retains the strengths of the first and adds tothese. This is a book that will encourage students to learn and activelyinvolve them in the educational process.