This accessible survey of Wisconsin geography is sure to delight scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. A beautiful array of nearly 250 photographs and easy-to-read maps illustrate key geographical concepts and structures, such as: physical features: bedrock geology, glaciation, landforms, soils, climate, and vegetation cultural landscapes: population density, ethnic populations, demographics, and political affiliationseconomic activity: agriculture, forestry, mining, manufacturing, transportation, recreation, and tourism Aware that geography is shaped as much by settlement patterns and people as by geology and weather, John A. Cross and Kazimierz J. Zaniewski have created an up-to-date and authoritative overview of the Dairy State's lands and life. The Geography of Wisconsin will remain a valuable reference for decades to come.
ISBN: | 9780299335502 |
Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press |
Imprint: | The University of Wisconsin Press |
Published date: | 30 Jun 2022 |
DEWEY: | 917.75 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 472 |
Weight: | 1579g |
Height: | 254mm |
Width: | 203mm |
Spine width: | 27mm |