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For courses in human geography. Human geography for today's students Contemporary Human Geography provides a bold, highly visual exploration of physical and cultural landscapes across the globe. The modular organization and vibrant presentations focus and engage students. Rubenstein describes past and current events and issues to show their influence on diversity and globalization phenomena at the core of contemporary human geography. The 5th Edition presents the latest geographical science and statistics, including current data on recent events. This edition incorporates applied examples of human geography, guiding students to understand the world on local, regional, and global scales. Hallmark features of this title A structured learning path guides students through visually engaging content. Chapter Openers provide a succinct preview of the entire chapter. 4 Key Questions open each chapter to give students a strong foundation for understanding chapter content. The Modular Approach explores each main concept within a contained two-page spread. Learning Outcomes in every main section focus on the knowledge and skills students will acquire as they engage with the content. Review, Analyze & Apply revisit and connect key issues to main concepts in the chapter and include Key Terms and interactive Mastering activities. New and updated features of this title NEW and UPDATED: Geographical science, statistics, and associated imagery reflect the current data on recent events related to human geography, including but not limited to: COVID-19; The Black Lives Matter movement; Gender and LGBTQ distribution; Social media including discussions of cyberattacks and cyber espionage; China's abandonment of its one-child policy; e-commerce (Amazon) and sharing services (Airbnb and Uber); China's industrial situation. NEW: Case studies on London explain urban p