Summary: Contemporary Case Studies feature up-to-date case studies on key topics in AS and A2 Geography. Written by highly experienced authors, examiners and teachers, each title opens with an introductory framework that identifies the relevant key concepts and then follows with a series of short cases that include succinct analysis of the issues raised. In the Using case studies boxes, specific questions are posed and examiner guidance is provided on how the material can be used to tackle them; exercises based on one or more of the case studies are also included. The concluding section provides more detailed advice on making the most of the case studies in the examination.
Contemporary Case Studies feature up-to-date case studies on key topics in AS and A2 Geography. Written by highly experienced authors, examiners and teachers, each title opens with an introductory framework that identifies the relevant key concepts and then follows with a series of short cases that include succinct analysis of the issues raised. In the Using case studies boxes, specific questions are posed and examiner guidance is provided on how the material can be used to tackle them; exercises based on one or more of the case studies are also included. The concluding section provides more detailed advice on making the most of the case studies in the examination.
Will help students master more complex geographical topics Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data Will improve coursework and exam preparation through specially-tailored exercises
Will help students master more complex geographical topics
Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data
Will improve coursework and exam preparation through specially-tailored exercises
Table of Contents: Part 1 Why is climate change a controversial issue?Part 2 Has the climate changed: when and how?Part 3 The causes of climate changePart 4 The impacts of climate changePart 5 Organisational statements on Climate ChangePart 6 Coping with climate changePart 7 Other adaptation systems around the worldPart 8 Climate change: the on-going debatePart 9 Climate change – research and fieldwork opportunities
About the Author(s): David Redfern is a chief examiner and former deputy head at De Aston School, Market Rasen.
