Diversity amid globalization : world regions, environment, developmentUpplaga 2

Places fascinate geographers. In this book, authors Les Rowntree, Martin Lewis, Marie Price, and William Wyckoff offer a unique interpretation of world regional geography that is deeply appreciative of global diversity, while at the same time emphasizing those aspects of modern life that link the world together. The four photos on the front cover illustrate this approach by highlighting both local diversity and global connectedness. Globalization Protest in Washington, DC: Many people are concerned about globalization's effects on the environment, national sovereignty, and human rights. This photograph shows the Philippine Solidarity Group from Toronto, Canada protesting in Washington, DC in the United States—which in itself is a statement about globalization. Protests such as these illustrate that while globalization may not always be positive, it has become a pervasive force in the world. Read about globalization as a concept in chapter 1. Singapore: Singapore's landscape juxtaposes a skyline of modern high-rise buildings with the historical Colonial district architecture in the foreground. Foreign Policy magazine recently listed Singapore as the word's most global country. Read about Singapore in chapter 13, Southeast Asia. The Islamic Landscape: Iranian mullahs discuss the religious questions of the day beneath the minarets of the Moussavi Mosque in Qom. Islam has left a widespread mark on Southwest Asia's cultural landscapes. Learn more about Islamic architecture in chapter 7, Southwest Asia and North Africa. Kerala: Evidence of globalization is widespread in Kerala, India. Here one sees a rural family with a large satellite dish; the family earns a few dollars a week by renting out viewing time to villagers on its globally linked television set. Learn more about Kerala by taking the Author Field Trip featured on the CD-ROM that accompanies your book.