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China

A Geographical Perspective
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China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic view of China--its physical geography; population, including ethnic diversity; urban development; agriculture and land use; transportation networks; dynamic economic processes; and environmental challenges. Cultural and political geography topics are woven throughout the chapters. The text also offers in-depth assessments of selected regions, capturing the complexity of this vast and populous country. It is richly illustrated with more than 150 maps, tables, figures, and photographs--including 8 pages in full color. Pedagogical Features *Chapter-opening learning objectives. *Chapter-opening key concepts and terms. *Extensive notes pointing students to relevant online resources. *Engaging topic boxes in every chapter.
I. Background 1. Exploring China: The Aspiring Dragon 2. Physical Environment and Resources: Diverse and Abundant 3. Population: Dynamic and Diverse II. Thematic Topics 4. Agriculture, Food, and Culture 5. China's Changing Economic Geography: State, Space, and Market 6. Chinese Cities: Growing in Size and Number 7. Beyond the Cities: The Chinese Countryside 8. Transportation Geography and E-Commerce Logistics in China 9. Environmental Crisis with Chinese Characteristics III. Selected Regions 10. Coastal China 11. The Periphery of China 12. Beyond the Mainland: Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Conclusion 13. China at the Crossroads Appendix: Websites
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