Understanding Cultural and Human Geography

The community where you live, the food you eat, and the people you know are all part of a global chain of connections. In Understanding Cultural and Human Geography, go on an unparalleled interdisciplinary voyage. You’ll see how our environment influences human life, and vice versa. When you complete this course, you’ll have the tools to look beyond the headlines and analyze world events in a whole new way.

Price: Paid
Platform: Great Courses
Categories: History Civilization & Culture Science Earth Sciences Social Sciences

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