Human Geography  (English, Paperback, Husain Majid)

This fourth edition of Human Geography is a book that provides the readers with key insights into the field of human geography, based on a social science approach.

Summary Of The Book

Human geography is one of the two main sub-categories of geography, which deals with social sciences that study the world, communities, and cultures. This edition of Human Geography is geared towards providing the readers with key insights into the fundamentals of human geography. Through the course of this book, Husain talks at length about human problems as well the role of mankind in bringing about change on the earth. Unlike other books on the subject, this edition of Human Geography gives the readers a comprehensive overview of human geography, considering its economic, political, historical, cultural, urban, and regional aspects.

In the first part of this book, Husain talks about the fundamentals and themes of human geography, along with the trends and spatial distribution of world population. The second part revolves around the patterns of human settlements, growth, and unity and diversity. It also covers the functional hierarchy of urban and rural dwellings. In the third part, the readers are provided with insights into different people groups worldwide, such as the aboriginals. This edition retains its detailed explanations from the previous editions, making it ideal for students.

Husain has included several maps and diagrams that help the readers understand the concepts easier. This revised edition has been drafted, based on the suggestions of eminent geographers and students, and retains its thorough explanation of the concepts, which makes it an indispensable guide to this ever-important subject.

About Majid Husain

Majid Husain is an author and professor.

Husain has written Indian And World Geography (Paper-1), Geography: 3000 Terms And Concepts With Detailed Explanation For Civil Services Examinations, and Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management: General Studies For Civil Services (Main) Examination-Paper II and IV.

Husain holds an undergraduate degree in Law, and a postgraduate degree in Geography, where he was a Gold Medalist. He also holds a doctoral degree. He has 40 years’ experience in the teaching field, working for several universities, which include Central University, New Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, North East Hill University, Shillong, and the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. Husain has served as the President of the Indian National Cartographic Association and been the Vice President of the International Association of Landscape Ecology. He was presented the Bhugol Bhushan Award by the Deccan Geographical Society India.