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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/01%3A_Geography_Matters/1.01%3A_Geography_and_Geo-LiteracyIn this section we explore the distinguishing characteristics of geography as a discipline and the different ways geographers study the world. Geography is an understated and misunderstood discipline ...In this section we explore the distinguishing characteristics of geography as a discipline and the different ways geographers study the world. Geography is an understated and misunderstood discipline in the United States. The resulting poor geo-literacy among Americans means that we have a missed potential in leveraging American centrality and influence to engage solutions for the most pressing matters in the world.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)World Geographies: A Critical Introduction was designed to serve as a foundational resource for students taking World Regional Geography courses. It is a peer-reviewed textbook that was curated and au...World Geographies: A Critical Introduction was designed to serve as a foundational resource for students taking World Regional Geography courses. It is a peer-reviewed textbook that was curated and authored by diverse geography educators, as part of the efforts of the Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) of the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges (ASCCC). This book uses ASCCC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism framework and a critical geography lens.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/01%3A_Geography_MattersStudents who had taken geography before ranked courses with the word “geography” and associated key terms notably higher than those who had not, regardless of if they majored in geography or not. This...Students who had taken geography before ranked courses with the word “geography” and associated key terms notably higher than those who had not, regardless of if they majored in geography or not. This gap could be bridged with a little exposure to geography education but also with the use of transparent and relatable terms in course titles and descriptions to capture the wonder and curiosity that college students already have for topics in geography.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/04%3A_Southwest_Asia_and_North_Africa/4.02%3A_Indigenous_WorldsBetween 10-12,000 years ago, humans settled in SWANA, domesticating cereals and establishing semi-permanent settlements, leading to the emergence and spread of innovations in writing, math, and cultur...Between 10-12,000 years ago, humans settled in SWANA, domesticating cereals and establishing semi-permanent settlements, leading to the emergence and spread of innovations in writing, math, and culture. The Ottoman Empire was known for its powerful military and artistic achievements, but it was dissolved after World War I, resulting in the establishment of modern-day Turkey. The legacy of European colonization and neoliberal policies created social and geographical changes in SWANA countries.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/04%3A_Southwest_Asia_and_North_AfricaThe painting communicates exoticism and mystery from the point of view of an outsider (Public Domain; via Wikimedia Commons). [right] "The Snake Charmer" by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904) is a vivid and...The painting communicates exoticism and mystery from the point of view of an outsider (Public Domain; via Wikimedia Commons). [right] "The Snake Charmer" by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904) is a vivid and exotic image that captures the fascination with the Orient that was common in 19th century Europe (Public Domain; The Clark Institute via Wikimedia Commons).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/01%3A_Geography_Matters/1.04%3A_Geographical_Thought-_Critical_Reflections_and_ImaginationGeography as a discipline has problematic roots in colonial and racist beginnings. This problematic past and the continued exclusions of the discipline require us to reflect on some of the academic cr...Geography as a discipline has problematic roots in colonial and racist beginnings. This problematic past and the continued exclusions of the discipline require us to reflect on some of the academic criticisms and aspirations that geographers have engaged in to shift the needle of the discipline towards a more worldly, inclusive, and antiracist disciplinary tradition.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/04%3A_Southwest_Asia_and_North_Africa/4.01%3A_The_Natural_EnvironmentSouthwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) encompass diverse physical landscapes, including deserts like the Sahara and high mountain systems with ancient river systems. The region's aridity, coupled wit...Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) encompass diverse physical landscapes, including deserts like the Sahara and high mountain systems with ancient river systems. The region's aridity, coupled with high temperatures, low fertility soils, and the need for irrigation, makes it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Water scarcity and hydropolitics are prominent issues in the region, with tensions and conflicts arising over access to major river systems.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/04%3A_Southwest_Asia_and_North_Africa/4.05%3A_Contemporary_Art_and_Culture_in_SWANADespite the negative portrayals of Iran, Iranian artists portray their identities and traumas in internationally recognized works in the visual arts.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/World_Geographies%3A_A_Critical_Introduction_(Aline_Gregorio_Nazanin_Naraghi_Jason_Scott_Waverly_Ray)/04%3A_Southwest_Asia_and_North_Africa/4.04%3A_Oil_and_Uneven_DevelopmentThe SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa) holds substantial oil reserves and among the biggest oil producers in the world. However, despite economic booms in certain areas, the wealth is conc...The SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa) holds substantial oil reserves and among the biggest oil producers in the world. However, despite economic booms in certain areas, the wealth is concentrated in oil states. The history of oil in SWANA involves colonial interventions aimed at controlling global production, the establishment of OPEC to coordinate oil policies, and the impact of oil production and control on SWANA's economies and national identities.
