Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ549809
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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The Geography for Life Standards and American Political Geography.
Jones, Douglas Deane
Journal of Geography, v96 n2 p55-60 Mar-Apr 1997
Explores the intersection of geography and politics in U.S. public policy development and connects this to several of the National Geography Standards. Discusses contemporary issues including economic interdependence, the impact of migration, resource competition, cultural values, and environmental issues. Offers suggested student activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Economic Factors, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Geography, Human Geography, Intellectual Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Migration, Political Divisions (Geographic), Political Power, Political Science, Population Distribution, Power Structure, Public Policy, Resource Allocation, Social Systems, Sociocultural Patterns, Socioeconomic Influences, Spatial Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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