This book introduces the key concepts that concern modern Geography while at the same time providing, though carefully selected examples, a basic knowledge of patterns and processes in the Caribbean region. It introduces students to a number of values and attitudes related to the environment and economy. It features practical exercises, which help students develop enquiry skills. This book uses photos to extend the ideas presented in the text. It provides an atlas section so that students will gain map reading skills. It offers key ideas at the beginning of each section which teachers can use for devising assessment tests.

 

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1991 by Oxford University Press .

Mike Morrissey is a Professor at the University of West Indies. He has a wealth of experience including, teaching high school geography, training teachers, representing Jamaica on the panel that developed the first CXC geography, and authoring many geography textbooks for students across the region.

This book has the following chapters: PART A: WHERE IS IT?; PART B: USING OUR LAND; PART C: OTHER KINDS OF INDUSTRY; PART D: TOWN AND COUNTRY; PART E: INSIDE TOWNS AND CLIFFS; PART F FROM PLACE TO PLACE; PART G: FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY; PART H: CARIBBEAN PEOPLE; ATLAS SECTION