Human geography - Definition

Human geography, also known as anthropogeography, is a branch of geography that focuses on the systematic study of patterns and processes that shape human interaction with the environment. It encompasses human, political, cultural, social, and economic aspects. While the major focus of human geography is not the physical landscape of the Earth (see physical geography) it is hardly possible to discuss human geography without referring to the physical landscape on which human activities are being played out, and environmental geography is emerging as a link between the two.

Fields of Human Geography

Related Topics

• Countries of the world
• Country
• Nation
• State
• Nation-state
• Personal union

External Links

• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_humangeo.html
• http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/cti/hum.html

References

• Blij, H.J. de; & Murphy, Alexander B. (2000). Human Geography: Culture, Society, and Space (7th edition). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-44107-4.

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