The World Economy, The: Geography, Business, Development

　　This comprehensive text explores contemporary geographic topics and perspectives relating to the world economy. The authors provide a strong theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the global economy in an era of shifting borders, restructuring economies, and regional realignments. Economic theory is combined with geography to address critical problems of growth, distribution, and development, along with their impact on international business. Recent geopolitical changes are vividly portrayed in a series of superb full-color maps and striking photographs.

　　The Sixth Edition includes updated tables and data, color maps, 2009 economic statistics, a detailed analysis of the global shift in world trade and development, eleven new Case Studies, and a new Premium Website with videos, weblinks, RSS feeds, and quizzes.

作者簡介

Frederick P. Stutz
　　現職：San Diego State University

Barney Warf
　　現職：University of Kansas

Ch 1 Economic Geography: An Introduction
Ch 2 The Historical Development of Capitalism
Ch 3 Population
Ch 4 Resources and Environment
Ch 5 Theoretical Considerations
Ch 6 Agriculture
Ch 7 Manufacturing
Ch 8 Services
Ch 9 Transportation and Communications
Ch10 Cities and Urban Economies
Ch11 Consumption
Ch12 International Trade and Investment
Ch13 International Trade Patterns
Ch14 Development and Underdevelopment in the Developing World