Harm de Blij's geography book

the long version

Known to millions as the geography editor of Good Morning America, Dr. de Blij first takes us on a personal exploration of the world of maps, landscape, weather, cities, capitals, and boundaries, offering hundreds of facts and penetrating interpretations of the world's most intriguing phenomena along the way. He then spans the globe, exploring the meaning of Russia's failing federation, the forces underlying China and Japan's coming challenge, Europe's tenuous union, and the emerging new world order. His provocative observations and incisive analyses are must reading for anyone concerned about the future of our planet.