The Handy Geography Answer Book

Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology and grocery stores. It's about the effects of nature on places and people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our lives. The Handy Geography Answer Book traces the history of geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social, historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus oceanography, demographics, and more.

Completely revised and updated, The Handy Geography Answer Book tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today's world, from the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You'll learn answers to such questions as . . .

Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate, geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about our planet. The Handy Geography Answer Book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

Author: Paul A. Tucci
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Published: 08/09/2016
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781578595761


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2016 - Recommended - Hard To Beat

About the Author
Paul A. Tucci is a researcher and author of The Handy Investing Answer Book, The Handy Personal Finance Answer Book, and numerous articles regarding the information industry. He has guest lectured at various universities, including Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, INSEAD, New York University. and Oakland University. He also serves on the board of several organizations and privately held companies. As a former Global Publishing executive, he has traveled and conducted business throughout the world and brings this experience and inspiration in writing this book.