A-level Geography Topic Master: Changing Places

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS); Summer 2018 (A-level)Master the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks.Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book:- Significantly improves students' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Changing Places than your existing resources- Strengthens students' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task- Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay- Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research and fieldwork ideas for the Independent Investigation- Helps students check, apply and consolidate their learning, using end-of-chapter refresher questions and discussion points, plus tailored advice for the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas specifications- Offers trusted and reliable content, written by a team of highly experienced senior examiners and reviewed by academics with unparalleled knowledge of the latest geographical theories

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-08-31
Mått:188 x 244 x 18 mm
Vikt:539 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:232
Förlag:Hachette Learning
ISBN:9781510427532

Utforska kategorier

Geografi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Place characteristics, dynamics and connections 1.1 Place characteristics 1.2 Place dynamics 1.3 Place networks and 'layered' connections 1.4 Evaluating the issue: To what extent can places be completely protected from change? Chapter 2: Place meanings, representations and experiences 2.1 Place meanings for individuals and societies 2.2 The power of place representations 2.3 Representations of the city and the countryside in popular culture 2.4 Evaluating the issue: To what extent can place meanings and representations become a cause of conflict? Chapter 3: Place changes, challenges and inequalities 3.1 Deindustrialisation and the cycle of deprivation 3.2 Twenty-first century economic, political and technological challenges 3.3 Changing demographic and cultural characteristics of places 3.4 Evaluating the issue: Identifying possible contexts, data sources and criteria for the assessment Chapter 4: The place remaking process 4.1 Place remaking approaches, strategies and players 4.2 Cultural heritage and place remaking processes 4.3 Remaking contemporary places 4.4 Evaluating the issue: Assessing the importance of different players in the place remaking process Chapter 5: Creating sustainable places 5.1 Government policies for economically sustainable places 5.2 Managing cultural and social tensions and inequalities 5.3 Tackling urban environmental stress 5.4 Evaluating the issue: To what extent have actions to create sustainable places been successful? Chapter 6: Issues for rural places 6.1 Rural places, players and connections 6.2 Change and challenge in the differentiated countryside 6.3 Place remaking in a rural context 6.4 Evaluating the issue: A discussion of differing views about the identity of rural places Chapter 7: Study guide