In 2009, 90% on nonbulk cargo was transported by container and 26% of this came out of china. A guide to resources on the shrinking world for your ib geography. It also investigates the way that people adapt and respond to change and evaluates. This is the second of a five book series which offers a forwardlooking, broadbased course in human geography. Europe world regional geography simple book publishing. This book has short lessons that are truly lessons. The term global village was popularised by marshall mcluhan a modern pioneer of globalisation in his book the gutenberg galaxy. The concept of the shrinking world actually has to do with how much technology has impacted the world we live in today. Sage books the ultimate social sciences digital library. The shrinking world emma maersk, the worlds largest container ship 15,000 teu resources. Tacas flights between san salvador and miami are scheduled flights. It seeks to identify trends and patterns in these interactions and examines the processes behind them. Timespace convergence is a direct consequence of transport innovation.
Understanding shrinkage and decline in the united states offers a contemporary look at patterns of shrinkage and decline in the united states. Watch the video ib geography globalization to the right. The 21st century has been dominated by rapid development in ict and mobile connections, as shown by this map. Oct 23, 2018 books for geography gs i gs i syllabus. Changing space the shrinking world the geographer online. Explain how a reduction in the friction of distance results in timespace convergence. The geographer online is an educational website aimed at providing geography teaching resources for all levels. Today we focused on the idea of technology shrinking the world. Interpret and where appropriate draw and annotate isoline, choropleth, flow, dot, topographic, and topological maps. Timespace convergence and the reduction in the friction of distance explain how a reduction in the friction of distance results in timespace convergence.
His threevolume text, geographica, included maps of the entire known world see figure 1. The airport in atlanta, georgia, is the worlds busiest airport by passenger traffic serving 90 million passengers a year. Browse in earth sciences and geography university press. This is a section of the ib hl diploma global interactions topic, which i have foun it difficult to source other resources for. There comes a point when we must raise our heads from harveys book, look. The concept of the shrinking world technology and society.
J, 1964 the technological society translated by wilkinson, j, vintage books. The making of the typographic man 1962 marshall mcluhan visualised the world as a global village, empowered by electric technology and. Students studying ib geography are expected to be able to. Explain what factors influence the timespace convergence. Home core options hl extension statistics methodology links blog topics i. Global unevenness and inequality py 1995 sn 0198741863 sn 0198741871 pb oxford. Make notes on each of the factors that james may claims to have made the world a smaller place. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The maersk emma class are capable of transporting over 15,000 containers. You should make sure that both axes are labelled and that it has a clear title. This was a direct consequence of the global financial downturn. When we consider globalization, the scale of the world is shrinking as the worlds people are becoming more interconnected.
The moment we launch our browsers, the world as we know it shrinks and every part of the globe is a clickandaswipe away. Sage reference shrinking world concepts sage knowledge. Which factor do you think has been the most influential in shrinking our planet. The largest container ships in the world are currently the maersk emma class seen right.
This is the second of a fivebook series which offers a forwardlooking, broadbased course in human geography. His book is currently being translated into japanese, korean and chinese. In todays world of the internet, the traditional textbook no longer occupies the prime role that it once enjoyed. But humankind might be shrinking faster than expected. Sage business cases real world cases at your fingertips.
Nowadays the multinational companies are introducing their brand in globally with their variety of products and services. This has meant that globalisation is deepening its connections at an unprecedented rate. Ten maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics by tim marshall, guns, germs. Global unevenness and inequality shape of the world. Changing spacethe shrinking world the geography study. It is possible for anyone to book a ticket on a scheduled flight.
Examine the relative changes in the speed and capacity of two types of transport air, ocean, road, rail, pipeline responsible for the flow of goods, materials and people. Human geography in a shrinking world the manenvironment. For europe, however, the regions peoples have long been interconnected with overlapping histories, physical features, and resources. The shrinking world emma maersk, the world s largest container ship 15,000 teu resources. Explorations in human geography by john allen, chris hamnett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Human geography in a shrinking world the manenvironment system in the late twentieth century paperback january 1, 1975 by r et al abler author. Globalization makes narrower to the people as well. Changing space the shrinking world 12 hours timespace convergence and the reduction in the friction of distance explain how a reduction in the friction of distance results in timespace convergence. Interpret and analyse maps using latitude, longitude, direction, scale, grid references. The reduction in the frictional effect of distance. Oxford university press au allen, john viaf109778465 au hamnett, chris viaf17330303 er download ris file.
Earth sciences and geography, urban geography given the rapid urbanization of the worlds population, the converse phenomenon of shrinking cities is often overlooked and not well understood. Annual globe memberships are now open for voluntary pledges. Technology shrinking the world writing to comprehend. Changing spacethe shrinking world the geography study school. Hl core extension by simon oakes page 34 gives a good outline to the history. Interpret satellite and aerial photos and cross sections cross profile. The relative changes in the speed and capacity of two types of transport responsible for the flow of goods, materials and people. Changing spacethe shrinking world geography website. In recent years there has been much talk of a world. Turn to page 27 in the global interactions textbook. Each chapter in this book considers a different aspect of human geography.
Please be aware that the information provided on this page may be out of date, or otherwise inaccurate due to the passage of time. Two hundred years ago, everyone had to walk to the destination they wished to go or travel by stage coach. Global mobile subscriptions surpassed 7 million in 2015 97% of total population, but mobile subscriptions growth is slowing, as subscription in the developed world are reaching saturation point. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Explorations in human geography and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If she or i dont know an answer we must consult a globe, map, atlas book, encyclopedia, or other resource. Distribution of key natural resources across the world including south asia and the indian subcontinent. As world trade has increased so has the size of container ships. Ib geography wikibooks, open books for an open world. Jul 11, 2019 the world s population explosion has so far been considered one of humanitys greatest threats. Changing space the shrinking world 12 hours geography. Human geography in a shrinking world internet archive. Use the data to draw a clear and accurate line graph showing global population growth.
A shrinking world global unevenness and inequality. As your copilot, networks offers a full suite of print and digital resources developed by a team of experts and. The world is getting smaller day by day in terms of business perspectives, communications, relationships, decision making etc. This book examines a rapidly emerging new topic in urban settlement patterns. Sage reference the complete guide for your research journey. Many of us are fortunate enough to communicate with people outside of the united states. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Resources go to the online diigo library to view articles, videos, maps, diagrams, photos, and more for this unit. Reduced friction of distance a guide to resources on the shrinking world for your ib geography course, compiled by your librarians. We published over one hundred book titles and celebrated world soils day, world gis day, geography awareness week with the work of our esteemed authors. This is happening at a much greater speed than previously. Shrinking world a level geography edexcel revision. They refer to the widely accepted notion that recent technological developments have produced transformative changes in the objective and perceived social qualities.
I have divided my lessons and am supplying them individually for now, but once they are all here you will be able to purchase the bundle of the whole unit for ease. While technology makes it possible for classrooms to be a portal, you are at the helm of the expedition. The building blocks of a geographical imagination are presented through some of the principal forces that are shaping the world as it approaches the twentyfirst century. This book is not designed to be a textbook in the traditional sense of one reference that covers everything for a course. Shrinking world a level geography edexcel revision study. Buy human geography in a shrinking world by ronald f. It has 151 domestic and 28 international gates and is the main airline hub. I asked the class to think of all their sources of technology, and how they use it to communicate. Excellent scoop it for the global interactions course by geographil matt podburytags. Geography salient features of the worlds physical geography.
This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. As a consequence, the extent to which technological advances have contributed to the shrinking of perceived geographical distances is subject to. Click on the data below to open a spreadsheet with data for world population data. Cq press your definitive resource for politics, policy and people. To understand the present global space it is necessary to underline the major role played by high speeds in the. Global cities, footloose multinationals, and global tourism are used to consider for whom the world is shrinking and, in so doing, draw attention to the uneven and unequal character of global processes. Eachbook develops different aspects of the geographical imagination, using a mixture of text and readings. Shrinking world concepts are a central, if not defining, element of contemporary globalization discourse. Much coverage is given to declining fertility rates, ageing populations and economic restructuring as the factors behind shrinking cities, but there is also reference to resource depletion, the demise of singlecompany towns and the microlocation of environmental hazards. Sage video bringing teaching, learning and research to life. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Geography is a dynamic subject that is firmly grounded in the real world and focuses on the interactions between individuals, societies and the physical environment in both time and space. Click here if you need to see a short tutorial about the diigo online library.
The book juxtaposes the complex and numerous processes that contribute to these patterns with broader policy frameworks that have been under consideration to address shrinkage in u. Oxford university press au allen, john viaf109778465 au hamnett, chris viaf17330303 er. Yet, with almost one in ten postindustrial us cities. Many of us are fortunate enough to communicate with people outside of. Eratosthenes is commonly considered to be the father of geography, and in fact, he quite literally wrote the book on the subject in the third century bce. In remembrance of her great mind we look back at this open university radio lecture.
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