Michael Bradshaw Book order

A compelling analysis of natural gas geopolitics--

This title was first published in 2001. Thomas Lovell Beddoes (1803-49) was a powerful poet of the English Romantic period, who has been and is still strangely neglected by critics.

Focusing on the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Michael Bradshaw examines its federal-state partnership and the impact of local development districts on the region's transformation. The book highlights the ARC's evolution through six presidential administrations, particularly during the challenging Reagan years when it faced budget cuts yet survived due to support from governors and Congress. Bradshaw questions the effectiveness of the ARC in improving lives in Appalachia, making this a crucial read for those interested in effective government policy and regional development.

This text focuses on the geographic nature of the forces at work for change in the world, including political, economic, cultural and environmental aspects. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of geographic regions in a changing world and the interdependence of the regions.

An introductory text which emphasizes the interactions among the Earth's spheres - hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere - and highlights all related environmental issues. The text is intended for students of earth science, geology and geography.