World regional geography : global patterns local lives / Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher

Includes glossary, bibliographical references, and index.

Preface -- Geography: An Exploration of Connections -- North America -- Middle and South America -- Europe -- Russia and Post Soviet States -- North Africa and Southwest Asia -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- South Asia -- East Asia -- Southeast Asia -- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Photo Credits -- Figure Credits -- Text Sources and Credits -- Index

"World Regional Geography explores how global forces—economic, cultural, political, and environmental—shape the diverse experiences of people across continents while emphasizing the unique perspectives and daily lives of individuals in each region. Grounded in a thematic framework, the text humanizes geography by weaving together physical landscapes, social structures, and contemporary issues such as globalization, urbanization, environmental change, and geopolitics. Featuring richly visual content, case studies, "Local Lives" photo essays, and critical-thinking questions, it encourages students to analyze global‑local interactions and understand how macro‑level patterns manifest in local contexts"