McGraw-Hill Education The United States and Canada: The Land and the People

This full-color text explores the United States and Canada with a fresh, logical approach. The authors examine the regions of the United States and Canada using a thematic approach, via such topics as agriculture, industry, and population. This topical framework provides an insightful perspective for students to learn the similarities and differences that characterize the regions of these countries. Chapter 1, "Introduction," provides basic geographic background and places the United States and Canada in a global perspective. Then coverage of both countries is incorporated into each topical chapter, concluding with a separate chapter (14), "The Canadian Difference," which looks at Canadian-specific issues, such as the English/French language debate. From the Publisher Imre Quastler has joined the author team and brings a fresh, new perspective to the text. Many full-color, original maps and illustrations provide geographic analysis of the topics discussed while enhancing student comprehension. Boxed readings, summaries, "Gaining Insights" critical thinking questions, suggested readings, outlines, keywords, glossary, and index serve as valuable student resources. Chapter 2, Physical Features of the United States and Canada, is completely new, written at a level that is understandable to undergraduates. Chapter 5, Political Geography, has been added and covers such topics as how the U.S. and Canada are organized politically, how voting district boundaries are drawn (including gerrymandering), and how different regions of the U.S. voted in presidential elections. Throughout the text, the most recent data has been incorporated. All chapters have been updated for such variables as population, incomes, tonnage figures, and the like. Included are estimates (especially for population) for the year 2000, and beyond. More stress has been put on current topics like environmental problems and urban geography throughout.This is the only book on the market that teaches systematically (topically), rather than regionally.It is password protected. Please contact your rep for password information.Need transparencies for this course? Please let your sales rep know which figures you'd like from the book, and a customized set of transparencies will be made. About the Author Arthur Getis is Distinguished Professor of Geography Emeritus at San Diego State University Judy Getis is now deceased. Judy was a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.