For courses in Introductory Geography. More than any other, this up-to-the-minute text is dedicated to helping students use what they learn in their geography class to understand the world around them. The authors introduce the major tools, techniques, and methodological approaches of the discipline, and present a wide range of positions currently debated about provocative current issues. The text emphasizes both scientific and humanistic analytical skills, and weaves the theme of human-environmental interaction throughout.