Geographers
Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37
Published on 15. November 2018
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-350-08550-3 (ISBN)
Description
Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 explores the concept of distinction in geography. Through the lives of six geographers working in Brazil, North America, Europe and Reunion, it investigates what distinction consists of, how we identify and celebrate it and how it relates to quotidian practices in the discipline.
The volume highlights the continuing importance of biography and the International Geographical Union in recording and assessing distinction. It also considers the relevance of personal networks for the circulation and translation of distinguished geographical knowledge, and how this knowledge can underpin applied projects and critical appraisal of geographical scholarship, both at a national and sub-national level. Gendered notions of distinction are also addressed, particularly through June Sheppard, who found limited recognition for her work as a result of gendered expectations within the discipline and society at large.
By reflecting on how we locate distinguished geographers and tell their histories, Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 makes an important contribution to fostering less canonical work in historical geography.
The volume highlights the continuing importance of biography and the International Geographical Union in recording and assessing distinction. It also considers the relevance of personal networks for the circulation and translation of distinguished geographical knowledge, and how this knowledge can underpin applied projects and critical appraisal of geographical scholarship, both at a national and sub-national level. Gendered notions of distinction are also addressed, particularly through June Sheppard, who found limited recognition for her work as a result of gendered expectations within the discipline and society at large.
By reflecting on how we locate distinguished geographers and tell their histories, Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 makes an important contribution to fostering less canonical work in historical geography.
Reviews / Votes
Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 will be most helpful to geographers interested in the history of their own field and subfields. But beyond their use to this specialized audience, the book's essays demonstrate the many forms a scholarly life can take and different ways of making meaningful contributions to the profession. * Isis Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
1 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
457 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-08550-3 (9781350085503)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Elizabeth Baigent is University Reader in the History of Geography at the University of Oxford, UK. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, the Royal Historical Society, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Higher Education Academy.
Andre Reyes Novaes is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Human Geography and Co-ordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Geography at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Andre Reyes Novaes is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Human Geography and Co-ordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Geography at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Content
List of Contributors
1. Introduction: How are Distinguished Geographers Created and Identified? - Elizabeth Baigent (University of Oxford, UK) and Andre Reyes Novaes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2. Anne Buttimer (1938-2017) - Federico Ferreti and Alun Jones (both of University College Dublin, Ireland)
3. Milton de Almeida Santos (1926-2001) - Pedro de Almeida Vasconcelos (Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil)
4. Stanley Gregory (1926-2016) - Ron Johnston (University of Bristol, UK)
5. Paul Veyret (1912-1988) and Germaine Veyret-Verner (1913-1973) - Hugh Clout (University College London, UK)
6. Jean Defos du Rau (1914-1994) - Christian Germanaz (University of La Reunion, Reunion)
7. June Alice Sheppard (1928-2016) - Robin Alan Butlin (University of Leeds, UK)
Index
1. Introduction: How are Distinguished Geographers Created and Identified? - Elizabeth Baigent (University of Oxford, UK) and Andre Reyes Novaes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2. Anne Buttimer (1938-2017) - Federico Ferreti and Alun Jones (both of University College Dublin, Ireland)
3. Milton de Almeida Santos (1926-2001) - Pedro de Almeida Vasconcelos (Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil)
4. Stanley Gregory (1926-2016) - Ron Johnston (University of Bristol, UK)
5. Paul Veyret (1912-1988) and Germaine Veyret-Verner (1913-1973) - Hugh Clout (University College London, UK)
6. Jean Defos du Rau (1914-1994) - Christian Germanaz (University of La Reunion, Reunion)
7. June Alice Sheppard (1928-2016) - Robin Alan Butlin (University of Leeds, UK)
Index