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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)Introduction to Human Geography: A Disciplinary Approach is a free eText designed for students enrolled in survey courses in Human/Cultural Geography or US Geography. Geography is a discipline that al...Introduction to Human Geography: A Disciplinary Approach is a free eText designed for students enrolled in survey courses in Human/Cultural Geography or US Geography. Geography is a discipline that allows those who use it to ask questions, solve problems and communicate solutions about a wide range of issues. This text introduces readers to geography as discipline as it is used to better understand a variety of topics commonly of interest to geographers.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/03%3A_Agriculture_and_Foodways/3.04%3A_Von_Thunens_ModelThis page explores Von Thünen's Model, highlighting how agricultural location, weather, and economics affect farming, particularly the value of nearby land for intensive crops versus distant land for ...This page explores Von Thünen's Model, highlighting how agricultural location, weather, and economics affect farming, particularly the value of nearby land for intensive crops versus distant land for grains. It discusses U.S. agricultural policies that keep sugar prices high while corn remains cheap, causing manufacturers to relocate and resulting in a reliance on corn for food.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/01%3A_WHAT_IS_GEOGRAPHY/1.07%3A_Core_ConceptsThis page discusses fundamental geographic concepts—location, region, and diffusion—crucial for spatial thinking. It illustrates these concepts through the evolution of hip hop from the Bronx, highlig...This page discusses fundamental geographic concepts—location, region, and diffusion—crucial for spatial thinking. It illustrates these concepts through the evolution of hip hop from the Bronx, highlighting contagious and hierarchical diffusion patterns as it spread to larger cities before reaching wider audiences. Innovations in style, seen with groups like DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, demonstrate stimulus diffusion.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/07%3A_Politics_and_Power/7.02%3A_Separatist_MovementsThis page discusses separatist movements that emerge from cultural, linguistic, or economic disparities, often leading to demands for independence, as seen in examples like Scotland and Quebec. Though...This page discusses separatist movements that emerge from cultural, linguistic, or economic disparities, often leading to demands for independence, as seen in examples like Scotland and Quebec. Though referenda reflected desires for self-determination, both regions chose to remain part of their countries. The movements can be influenced by elite interests and may lead to conflicts that negatively impact the population.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_Ethnicity/9.02%3A_LanguageThis page discusses the role of language in ethnic categorization in the U.S., where individuals are classified as "Hispanic" or "Not Hispanic", highlighting the complexities of Hispanic identities an...This page discusses the role of language in ethnic categorization in the U.S., where individuals are classified as "Hispanic" or "Not Hispanic", highlighting the complexities of Hispanic identities and mixed ancestry. In contrast, Switzerland promotes ethnic harmony through a strong national identity and bilingualism, successfully integrating its linguistic diversity.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/04%3A_Health_and_Disease/4.03%3A_Geography_of_CareThis page discusses disparities in health care access based on geography and wealth, affecting poor populations, especially pregnant women facing malnutrition and inadequate prenatal care, which leads...This page discusses disparities in health care access based on geography and wealth, affecting poor populations, especially pregnant women facing malnutrition and inadequate prenatal care, which leads to higher infant mortality rates. It highlights the lack of health insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act, reliance on emergency care, and the economic strain on hospitals.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/02%3A_Culture_and_Cultural_Practices/2.02%3A_Folk_RegionsThis page explores the influence of folk cultures on contemporary American society, highlighting the retention of traditions in specific regions versus their dilution in urban areas. It emphasizes the...This page explores the influence of folk cultures on contemporary American society, highlighting the retention of traditions in specific regions versus their dilution in urban areas. It emphasizes the relevance of historical practices in modern religion, politics, music, and foodways, while cautioning against stereotyping and ecological fallacies. The text encourages acknowledgment of diversity within cultural sub-regions, focusing specifically on folk housing, music, and sports.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/00%3A_Front_Matter/04%3A_LicensingThis page describes how to access detailed licensing information located in the "Back Matter/Detailed Licensing" section. It includes a code snippet that generates a URL from the current page's path a...This page describes how to access detailed licensing information located in the "Back Matter/Detailed Licensing" section. It includes a code snippet that generates a URL from the current page's path and replaces an existing element with a hyperlink to this detailed licensing information.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/11%3A_Urban_Geography/11.02%3A_Birth_of_CitiesThis page explores how rivers have historically influenced urban development by providing transport and trade routes. It highlights various U.S. cities as break-of-bulk points due to their water bodie...This page explores how rivers have historically influenced urban development by providing transport and trade routes. It highlights various U.S. cities as break-of-bulk points due to their water bodies, showcasing their geographical advantages—like Chicago's canal and New York City's Erie Canal—that facilitated growth.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_Ethnicity/9.11%3A_Black_Ghetto_TypologyThis page examines the evolution of black ghettos in the U.S., defined by geographers Larry Ford and Ernst Griffin. It discusses the historical development from the Early Southern ghetto before the Ci...This page examines the evolution of black ghettos in the U.S., defined by geographers Larry Ford and Ernst Griffin. It discusses the historical development from the Early Southern ghetto before the Civil War, the Classic Southern ghetto post-Civil War due to Jim Crow laws, to Northern ghettos formed by urban concentration.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/10%3A_Gender_and_Sexual_IdentityThis page explores the complexities of gender identity, emphasizing the impact of societal constructions on individual experiences. It highlights the existence of non-binary identities and intersex in...This page explores the complexities of gender identity, emphasizing the impact of societal constructions on individual experiences. It highlights the existence of non-binary identities and intersex individuals, challenging the binary view of gender. Cultural variations result in diverse gender categories globally.
