Perspectives on Economic Geography in AP® Human Geography. Issue 3 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, Jon; Hunt, Allison
• Is Part Of: Journal of geography. Volume 115:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: deindustrialization -- service economy -- high technology industry -- industrial location -- Advanced Placement Human Geography; Geography -- Periodicals; Geography -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 910.71
• DOI: 10.1080/00221341.2015.1104549
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1341

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Economic geographers have traditionally concerned themselves with the primary and secondary sectors of the economy. As the world becomes more service-oriented, however, as much attention must be paid to the service economy and the role of technology. This article focuses on deindustrialization and the rise of the contemporary service—and technology-based economy to provide a needed conceptual framework for curriculum development and student learning. In doing so, the article presents teaching tools and concepts adapted for use in AP Human Geography classrooms.