Geography: A Very Short Introduction

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John A. Matthews (Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Wales Swansea) David T. Herbert (Emeritus Professor of Geography and Honorary Fellow of Swansea University)

Geography

A Very Short Introduction

John A. Matthews (Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Wales Swansea), David T. Herbert (Emeritus Professor of Geography and Honorary Fellow of Swansea University)

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Oxford University Press
01 August 2008

Society & culture: general; Geopolitics; Mathematics & Sciences; Geography; The environment

Series: Very Short Introductions

Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, and simply mapping and naming the regions of the world. Spanning both physical and human Geography, the discipline today is unique as a subject which can bridge the divide between the sciences and the humanities, and between the environment and our society.

Using wide-ranging examples from global warming and oil, to urbanization and ethnicity, this Very Short Introduction paints a broad picture of the current state of Geography, its subject matter, concepts and methods, and its strengths and controversies. The book's conclusion is no less than a manifesto for Geography's future.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: John A. Matthews (Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Wales Swansea), David T. Herbert (Emeritus Professor of Geography and Honorary Fellow of Swansea University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 167g
ISBN: 9780199211289
ISBN 10: 0199211280
Series: Very Short Introductions
Publication Date: 01 August 2008
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Geography: A Very Short Introduction

Matthews and Herbert's book is written- as befits the VSI series- in an accessible prose style and is peppered with attractive and understandable images, graphs and tables. geographical. The authors make an honest effort to represent the wide and diverse range of proffesional geographers' interests. Geographical,