The document discusses various topics related to cultural geography including what culture is, how cultures change and diffuse, and theories about cultural evolution and diffusion. It also discusses global diffusion of Western culture and current perceptions of American culture. Cultures are learned and shared systems of symbols, behaviors and meanings that are passed down within societies. Cultures can change internally through technological developments or externally through processes of cultural diffusion and acculturation between societies.

1. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY Cultural Evolution vs. Cultural Diffusion Behavioral Geography Culture Realms Global Diffusion of Western Culture

5. CREATING CULTURAL LANDSCAPES The earth’s surface as modified by human action

11. Environmental Determinism Debate

25. CULTURE REGIONS/ CULTURE REALMS

32. GLOBAL DIFFUSION OF EUROPEAN CULTURE