Geography : A Very Short Introduction
by Matthews, John A. (John Anthony) ; Herbert, David T.
Series: Very Short Introductions No. 185. Published by : Oxford University Press (Oxford) Physical details: xiii,181 Pages 11x17 cm | PB ISBN:9780199211289.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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A Very Short Introduction.
Include Illustrations, References and Index.
This Very Short Introduction answers four basic questions: what is Geography, how do geographers work, why is Geography important, and where is the discipline of Geography heading? Geography has always been important, though it has had only a short history as an academic discipline and is much misunderstood. Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, in mapping the world and in describing the physical and human features of the Earth's surface. There are two parts to the discipline: Physical Geography, which covers natural environments and landscapes; and Human Geography, which investigates people and the cultural landscape. Physical and human geographers commonly do not agree with each other. But there are also common elements and Geography as a whole has an important role as a bridge between the sciences and the humanities. Using wide-ranging examples, the book paints a broad picture of the current state of Geography, its subject matter, concepts and methods, how it developed, and its strengths and weaknesses. The book's conclusion is no less than a manifesto for Geography's future.
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