Key Concepts in Geography

by Nicholas Clifford, Sarah L. Holloway (Editor)

Key Concepts in Geography defines the key terms - space, time, place, scale, landscape - that inform the language of geography and define the geographical imagination. It is unique in the reference literature as it provides in one volume, definitions of terms from both human geography and physical geography. defines the key terms - space, time, place, scale, landscape - that inform the language of geography and define the geographical imagination. It is unique in the reference literature as it provides in one volume, definitions of terms from both human geography physical geography. Four introductory chapters on different intellectual traditions in geography situate and introduce the entries on the key concepts. Each entry comprises a short definition, a summary of the principal arguments, a substantive 5,000-word discussion, the use of real-life examples, and annotated notes for further reading. Written in an accessible way - by established figures in the discipline - the definitions provide thorough explanations of key geographical concepts. Each discussion provides references to, and summaries of, the key literature; as well as an examination of the history and use of each concept, illustrated with everyday examples. Key Concepts in Geography is a comprehensive primer of core concepts that undergraduates in geography must be conversant with to complete their degree.

Genres: Geography

360 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2003

Reviews

[Aparna · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting collection of pairs of edited chapters (human vs physical geography) centered around "key concepts" that are the foundation of modern geographic research. Unfortunately, the text seems to be written for a more basic level of understanding (the historic context provided in the introductory chapters lacks nuance) although each chapter provides a number of citations for deeper inquiry. Also, even though the chapters are paired, the two halves of each concept don't necessarily relate back to each other, almost as if each author was completely unaware of what the other was saying about their same topic.

[Kamran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello to all of you and let me thank you in the first sentence of my comment. Since geography is one of the most complicated and twisted topics in the world and I think there is no one who can give a clear and understandable answer about that. And, as I asked from some of your and great Paul Claval and he also gave me the same answer. Without any doubt I can say this is one of the most important books in geography,