Models in Geography - Hardcover

Models of Geography

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction to geography. 2. Models and theories in geography. 3. System analysis in geography. 4. Origin of urban places. 5. Rural settlements. 6. Population and migration. 7. Climatic change. Glossary. Appendices. Index. Models in Geography aims at presenting the important models and theories in human geography at one place in a concise and cogent manner. These include system analysis Malthusian Marxian and Demographic Transitional Models Central Place Theory of Christaller and Losch von Thunen Model of agricultural land use Weber's Theory of Industrial location Rostow's Stages of Growth Heartland and Rimland Theories and Laws of International Boundaries and Frontiers. Besides the Limits to Growth and Laws of Migration have also been examined. A full chapter has been devoted to types and patterns of rural settlements primate city rank size rule and models of urban land. Documented with the latest data maps and diagrams one chapter has been written on climatic change. It is hoped that the book will be of immense help to the students and teachers alike. This will also be useful for those preparing for various competitive examinations. 346 pp. Artikel-Nr. 64609

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