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This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North American regions from European exploration and colonization to the second half of the twentieth century. Collectively the contributors explore the key themes of acquisition of geographical knowledge, cultural transfer and acculturation, frontier expansion, spatial organization of society, resource exploitation, regional and national integration, and landscape change. With six new chapters, redrawn maps, a new introduction that explores scholarly trends in historical geography since publication of the first edition, and a new final chapter guiding students to the basic sources for historical geographic enquiry, North America will be an indispensable text in historical geography courses.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'North America: The Historical Geography of a Changing Continent'? A: The book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North American regions from European exploration and colonization to the second half of the twentieth century.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Thomas F. McIlwraith, along with contributions from distinguished American and Canadian authors.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new edition? A: Yes, this is the second edition, thoroughly revised and accessibly written, retaining the superb scholarship of the first edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the acquisition of geographical knowledge, cultural transfer and acculturation, frontier expansion, spatial organization of society, resource exploitation, regional and national integration, and landscape change.
- Q: Does this book include updated essays? A: Yes, it includes both new and updated essays by various distinguished authors.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'North America: The Historical Geography of a Changing Continent' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2001.
- Q: Does this edition include additional chapters? A: Yes, the second edition features six new chapters and redrawn maps.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students studying historical geography? A: Yes, it is an indispensable text for historical geography courses, guiding students to basic sources for historical geographic inquiry.