Author Description

First published in 1971, this new tenth edition contains visual presentation containing cartography (including chapter-opening maps by Rand-McNally and author-sketched, computer-rendered thematic maps), and "From the Field" notes that caption many of the photographs. It provides a true-to-life geographic perspective based on the authors' extensive field experience. This edition has been substantially updated to reflect current happenings around the globe and looks forward to the 21st century.