About the Book: Economic Geography
Economic Geography is a highly developed branch of geography, which focuses on
production, distribution and consumption activities. This text on economic
geography, divided into three parts, takes account of recent trends and
theoretical developments in the subject. Part I is introductory in nature and
deals with basic concepts of economy, resources and economic geography. Part II
deals with resources and their utilisation. In all, ten chapters relating to
world agriculture, livestock, fisheries, mineral and power resources, industries
and transportation have been included. Part III explains the theories related to
agricultural and industrial location, spatial variations in production and
transport costs, decision-making process and