Great Readings
This document consists of great books or articles on Human Geography. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
Core Human Geography
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography | James M. Rubenstein |
| Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World | Tim Marshall |
| Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies | Jared Diamond |
Advanced and Specialized
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Human Geography (Open Textbook) | Christine Rosenfeld and Nathan Burtch (free online) |
| World Regional Geography: People, Places and Globalization | University of Minnesota (free open textbook) |
| The Dictionary of Human Geography | Derek Gregory et al. |