Man and His Work: An Introduction to Human Geography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. John Herbertson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365306576 ISBN 13: 9780365306573

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How geography shapes people’s lives, from climate to daily work

This concise primer surveys how climates, soils, and landscapes influence where people settle, what they grow, and how societies organize work. It connects natural conditions to history, showing why regions differ in farming, housing, and growth. The pages move from deserts and forests to farms, towns, and trade, helping readers see the big patterns behind everyday life.

• Clear explanations of climate, elevation, water, and how these shape settlement and industry.
• Practical look at agriculture across temperate and tropical regions, including crops and irrigation.
• Overview of how trade, transport, and population distribution develop with environment.
• Early discussions of human diversity and how environment and culture have been understood in geography.

Ideal for readers new to world geography and curious about how the natural world guides human progress.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365306576
• ISBN 13: 9780365306573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150