APHumanGeography

Assisted suicide is in a constant state of debate all around the globe. In Switzerland, the rate of doctors "pulling the plug" on terminally ill patients has doubled in the last five years. Is it really ethical and safe for doctors to decide whether or not a patient has no chance of living and should die?

Why Switzerland?

Certain factors in different regions draw people into the sometimes dangerous profession of journalism and reporting. Why do journalists continue to cover dangerous conflicts around the world when they are aware that they are risking their lives doing so?

This article is a great example if globalization.  Why is it such an issue that Twitter took down a video that they didn't think was appropriate?

Anyone going? 

Israel's bombings in Gaza have been physically, mentally, and emotionally detrimental to the kids exposed to this at young ages, which can lead to poor development for children. If the government of Israel could realize how their attacks impact the people how could Israel and Palestine relieve this conflict? Is it possible for an outside country to help solve this conflict if given authority?

A few different themes can be picked out in this article depending on how you look at it. Ferguson, Missouri has experienced a great number of shootings and arrests throughout the past few weeks. Why isn't the federal government very involved in this situation?

What themes of geography do you notice in this short video about why history matters? 

How are choropleth maps useful?

Good information on "outward" and "inward" Palestinian migration. Can you spot any push/pull factors in this short article?

What are some urban patterns you notice with each city? Concentric? Hoyt's Sector? etc. Thanks again, Pam for the wonderful resources.

Do you think there is any bias in this visual? Excellent resource. Thank you, Pam!

Excellent summary of US migration history. Why have so many Asians and Latin Americans migrated to the US since the 1970s?

Amazing conversation starter. What is where, why there and why care?

Do you see any push and pull factors?

A great website to help us see real-life data regarding population, migration, fertility, etc.  What are some other features of this website we can use in APHUG?

How is the political geography of Israel and the Palestinian territories reflected in their cultural landscapes? Could Israel's "Iron Dome" be part of the cultural landscape of the region? See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Dome for more information. 

How is development impacted by a country's geography? Why does Africa have 34 of the 49 LDCs? Any thoughts, APHUG?