Resources and Industry: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Geography
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Author Description
The harnessing of resources and the development of industry are central to the evolution of modern society. The world's great diversity of resources and industries are the subject of this book. It explores and explains the variety of industrial systems, ranging from communities that depend for their livelihood on a single resource or industry, or retain traditional handicrafts, to those that are diverse, based on high technology industries and services. The book also reviews the global state of industry, looking in detail at examples from every region of the world. Through the colorful and informative mixture of photographs, maps, and diagrams--demonstrating the wide range of industrial processes and methods--this book provides a clear understanding of the resources at industry's disposal and how these things have been harnessed.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental relationship between the global distribution of natural resources and the subsequent development of industrial systems in modern society. Author Ian Hamilton provides a comprehensive overview of how human communities utilize raw materials, ranging from traditional handicraft economies to advanced high-technology service sectors. The text utilizes a combination of geographical analysis and industrial history to explain the mechanisms of global production and resource management.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of industrial systems across diverse global regions
- Comparative study of traditional versus high-technology economies
- Visual data interpretation through maps, diagrams, and photographs
- Examination of resource dependency and its impact on community livelihood
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators recognize this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the intersection of physical geography and economic development. Readers frequently note the accessibility of the text, which balances technical industrial processes with clear, visual-heavy explanations suitable for students and general researchers.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1992-12-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195209435
ISBN-13:
9780195209433
Economics
Geography
Education
Raw Materials
Industry
Reference
Natural Resources
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