Author Description
This set of three books, plus linked worksheets, provide core and exemplar material for use by GCSE geography students across the complete ability range. The material will also be useful for Modular Humanities courses for the 14-16 age group and for selected 16-19 courses with an environmental basis. The book offer realistic depth and quantity of coverage of topics and areas common to the major GCSE syllabuses. The books are divided into short stand-alone units and each unit opens with a summary of the key ideas it contains. The coverage of the book is worldwide and at varying scales, and case studies are drawn from a wide range of economic, political and environmental settings and are based on a variety of original resources and sources. Ready-made student tasks are provided on photocopiable worksheets linked to each book. The tasks take account of both GCSE syllabuses and the National Curriculum recommendations in geography.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the structural dynamics of global economic sectors, specifically agriculture, industry, and services, to provide a comprehensive educational framework for secondary students. Authored by F.M. Mayers and M.J. Readman, the book utilizes a modular approach to synthesize complex geographical concepts into accessible units. It relies on a diverse array of international case studies and original source materials to illustrate how economic activities function across varying political and environmental landscapes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors
- Modular units designed for stand-alone study
- Global case studies covering diverse economic and political settings
- Integrated student tasks and worksheets aligned with curriculum standards
Scope Limits
- The text is specifically tailored to GCSE-level geography and may lack the advanced theoretical depth required for university-level economic studies
- The material is focused on the 14-19 age demographic and does not provide exhaustive coverage for professional or academic research purposes
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for GCSE geography due to its structured, modular format and alignment with national curriculum requirements. Experts note that the inclusion of ready-made worksheets makes it a practical tool for classroom instruction across a wide range of student abilities.
Page Count:
96
Publication Date:
1991-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson Schools
ISBN-10:
0050043676
ISBN-13:
9780050043677
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