Access to Geography: Economic Activity & Change

Summary:
Economic Activity and Change examines the dynamic nature of industry on a global scale. Taking the reader from the 19th century through to the modern day, this title features a variety of case studies, ranging from traditional to high-tech industries, and from retailing to transport. Economic influences upon the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary sectors are all observed in relation to change. Industrial and behavioural location theories are considered along with the role of government in regional development, before a final summary of the level of economic development as it stands today.


Up to date case studies include comparative case studies of the UK and Zimbabwean Forestry, Birmingham, including the importance of the metal industries, retailing and a comparison with Vancouver. The 'Retail hierarchy' in Zimbabwe is discussed as is the role of government in Zimbabwe leading to its current situation. The role of government also explores positive changes in Estonia and the role of government in the UK with reference tothe Olympic bid, Docklands and the Scottish Highlands.

Trans national companies,including Rio Tinto, Nestles and Nissan are discussed in detail and finally the level of economic development in an interdependent world are discussed in the final chapter.

• Edited by A level examiners.
• Written by an author with experience of writing.
• Provides in-depth coverage and up-to-date case studies.
• Contains exam-style questions.

Table of Contents:
An Introduction to Economic Activity
1 Introduction
2 Industrial Classification
3 Rostow's Model of Development
4 An Investigation of Specific Primary Activities
Case Study: Forestry in the UK
Case STudy: Forestry in Zimbabwe
Case Study: The British Coal Industry
Questions
Industrial Location Theory and the Traditional Manufacturing Industries
1 Industrial Location
2 Industrial Location Theory
3 Early Location theory
Case Study: The Lancashire Triangle - Textile Industry
Case Study: Birmingham and the Importance of the Metal Industry to its Development
Case Study: Industrial Development and Decline in North-East USA
Questions
Industry Change and Behavioural Theories of Industrial Location
1 Introduction
2 Technological Change from the 1960s
3 Beyond Weber's Theory of Industrial Location
4 Do These Theories Take Account of the 'New Industrial Revolution'?
5 The Global Shift in Manufacture
Case Study: Japan
6 High-tech and Footloose Industries
7 The Industrial and Post-Industrial City
Case Study: A Comparison Between Birmingham and Vancouver
Questions
Tertiary and Quaternary Activity
1 Tertiary Activity
Case Study: Retailing in Birmingham
Case Study: Zimbabwe Retail Hierarchy
Case Study: Liverpool, City of Culture
2 Quaternary Activity
Case Study: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex
Questions
Regional Development and the Role of the Government
1 UK Government and Regional Development
Case Study: London Docklands
Case Study: The Isle of Dogs EZ
Case Study: The London Bid for the Olympics, 2012
2 Friedman's Model of Regional Development
Case Study: The Scottish Highlands
Case Study: Estonia - An Example of Positive Government Intervention
Case Study: Zimbabwe - An Example of Negative Government Intervention
Questions
Spatial Change in the Distribution of Industry on a Global Scale
1 The Cyclical and Dynamic Nature of Industrial Activity
2 The Role of TNCs and the Spatial Distribution of Industry Worldwide
3 Historical Background to TNCs
4 Examples of TNCs: Rio Tinto, Nestle, Nissan and HSBC
Questions
Where are we going?
1 The Level of Economic Development in 2003 - 2004
2 Comparing Continents
3 The Future
4 Impoverished Nations
5 The Needs of an Interdependent World
6 Overall Conclusions
Questions
Bibliography
World map highlighting countries appearing in the book
Index

About the Author(s):
Paul Sheppard is a former Head of Geography.

Readership:
AS/A2 Geography students

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