The Student's Companion to Geography

Herausgeber: Rogers, Alisdair; Viles, Heather A.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A resource for those studying geography at university, as well as for those thinking of applying in the future. Contributions from leading geographers from around the world provide a whole range of information about what today's geography is all about, how to study it and how to find out more.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 412
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9780631221333
• ISBN-10: 0631221336
• Artikelnr.: 13747931

Autorenporträt

Alisdair Rogers is a Fellow of Keble College, Oxford University. Heather A. Viles is Reader in Geomorphology in the University of Oxford and Fellow of Worcester College.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Heather A. Viles and Alisdair Rogers (University ofOxford).

Part I: Why Study Geography?.

Part II: What Are Geographers Doing?.

Part III: Studying Geography.

Part IV: Geography in Context.

Part V: A Geographical Directory.

Part VI: Expanding Horizons.

Rezensionen

'The second edition of The Student's Companion to Geographyprovides a comprehensive guide to the discipline throughout theEnglish-speaking world. The authorship contains a welcome mix ofold and young, and the style is refreshing throughout. The contentis, of course, extremely wide ranging and will prove very helpfulto anyone wishing to "get started" on some aspect ofthe subject. The coverage underlines the rich variety within thesubject and proves without doubt that geography does matter!'Professor Tim Burt, University of Durham

'The Companion is a resource that will be of great valueto geography students throughout their undergraduate careers inhigher education. [It will] encourage readers to think about theirdiscipline, to which this volume provides an excellent gateway.'Emeritus Professor Gregory, University of London

Update from its first edition to include online resources anddiscussion of new trends in the field, this is a solid resource,with each essay well written and concise, that will prove valuablefor geography students throughout their academic studies.C.A.Groves, Ball State University