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The second edition of this introduction to the diverse field of human geography includes a fascinating account of the development of this discipline, and elaborates on its close tcpks to other areas of research. The emphasis on the aspects and basic principles of human geography, as well as the strong conceptual content and the eclectic focus of the book provide for an accessible and informative reading. Along with the revised empirical data, a number of substantial improvements have been made to the new edition. The discussion of environmental issues is more closely linked to the rest of the text and the accounts of cultural and social geography are expanded. An extensive glossary, list of suggested readings, new color maps and tables greatly enhance the clarity of Human Geography.