The Challenge for Geography
A Changing World; A Changing Discipline
1st Edition
Published on 24. December 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-631-18714-1 (ISBN)
Description
At the heart of this important and timely study of contemporary geography lies a deceptively simple question: how should geographers respond to a world which is changing fast - perhaps faster than ever before?
The Challenge for Geography addresses this question directly, bringing together ten prominent geographers to examine both changes in the contemporary world and transformations within the discipline of geography.
The Challenge for Geography addresses this question directly, bringing together ten prominent geographers to examine both changes in the contemporary world and transformations within the discipline of geography.
Reviews / Votes
"A timely book which presents an excellent summary of modern ideas and of the associate literature." The Geographical Journal "A thought provoking review of the place of geographical research in the contemporary world." EcumeneMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-18714-1 (9780631187141)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
R. J. Johnson is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex and was formerly Professor of Geography at the University of Sheffield. His previous publications include: On Human Geography (Blackwell, 1988), The Future of Geography (1988), Geography and Geographers (1991), and A Question of Place (Blackwell, 1991). He also edited, together with Derek Gregory and David M. Smith, The Dictionary of Human Geography (Blackwell, 4th edition, 2000) and together with P. J. Taylor, A World in Crisis (Blackwell, 2nd edition, 1989).
Content
A Changing World: A Changing Discipline?: An Introduction: R. J. Johnston. Part I: A Changing World:.
1. A Changing World: Introducing the Challenge: R. J. Johnston.
2. The Changing Organization of the Global Economy: Peter Dicken.
3. Social Landscapes: Continuity and Change: Susan J. Smith.
4. Ends, Geopolitics and Transitions: Graham Smith.
5. Human Societies and Environmental Change: The Long View: I. G. Simmons.
6. Land Transformation: A. S. Goudie.
7. Geographers and the Impact of Climate Change: Martin Parry.
Part II: A Changing Discipline:.
8. Meet the Challenge: Make the Change: R. J. Johnston.
9. Full Circle, or New Meaning for the Global: Peter J. Taylor.
10. Changing Ourselves: A Geography of Position: Peter Jackson.
11. Desiderata for Geography: An Institutional View from the United States: Ronald F. Abler.
Index.
1. A Changing World: Introducing the Challenge: R. J. Johnston.
2. The Changing Organization of the Global Economy: Peter Dicken.
3. Social Landscapes: Continuity and Change: Susan J. Smith.
4. Ends, Geopolitics and Transitions: Graham Smith.
5. Human Societies and Environmental Change: The Long View: I. G. Simmons.
6. Land Transformation: A. S. Goudie.
7. Geographers and the Impact of Climate Change: Martin Parry.
Part II: A Changing Discipline:.
8. Meet the Challenge: Make the Change: R. J. Johnston.
9. Full Circle, or New Meaning for the Global: Peter J. Taylor.
10. Changing Ourselves: A Geography of Position: Peter Jackson.
11. Desiderata for Geography: An Institutional View from the United States: Ronald F. Abler.
Index.