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Michigan: A Geography

By Sommers, Lawrence M

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Michigan: A Geography

By Sommers, Lawrence M

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Michigan is truly a Great Lake the two peninsulas, many islands, and 3,100 miles of shoreline on four of the Great Lakes give the state a unique location and a diverse physical environment. The natural landscape is largely the result of erosion and deposition of surface materials during the Great Ice Age. Glacial ridges alternate with till plains and lake bottoms to give Michigan a varied topography and great contrasts in soil fertility. The book, through the use of text, photographs, and maps (drawn especially for this volume by Sherman Hollander), stresses the relationships between this varied natural resource base and the economic, social, and political geography of Michigan. Emphasis is placed on the demographic character, the historical background, and the natural and human resources that have led to Michigan becoming one of the principal manufacturing states in the United States. The book also looks at agriculture and recreation and tourism, which, along with manufacturing, are the major bases of the state's economic development. The regional coverage focuses on the urban dominance of Detroit. This comprehensive overview of Michigan geography closes with an analysis of some of the major quality of life issues in the state and a short glimpse into the future.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
254
Release Date:
1984-05-10
Publication Date:
1984-05-10
Publisher:
Westview Press
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
0865310939
Weight:
880 g
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