GEOG 1003 Lecture : 1003 2nd Lecture Human Geography Introduction
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Geog1003: introduction to human geography: human impact on the environment, political globalization, sustainability, history, economics, development. Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations. Strong sense of justice can equitable economic growth be achieved. The world is connected in a whole range of ways. Growth and retreat: globalization and regionalization. Historically, people moved in search of food, water and security. Focus in this class is on relatively recent history, but understanding what went before vital to understanding the present and future: those who ignore the lessons of the past are likely to repeat them. Revolution: wrought huge changes in relative power and relationships between people living in different regions. Two broad periods of major transformation: 1400s to late 1800s/late 1800s to mid-20th century. River and oceanic systems: centers of production. Voyages of discovery, exploiting resources, establishing trade links, claiming land, developing agriculture producing commodities for europe.
