"Globalization, politics, biology, economics, cultural studies, demography, sociology, philosophy, global warming: these are just some of the subjects that human geography encompasses. William Norton's best-selling textbook, now in its sixth edition, is no less wide-ranging. Illustrated with a well-balanced mix of international and Canadian examples, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the discipline's essential concepts and methods. At the same time it traces the evolution of the field, emphasizing how human geography continues to develop in response to changing human needs."--BOOK JACKET.