The Dictionary of Human Geography
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 16. May 2012
Software
Other digital
1072 pages
978-1-4443-0843-3 (ISBN)
Description
With clear, critical, and constructive surveys of key terms by leading researchers in the field, The Dictionary of Human Geography, fifth edition, remains the definitive guide to the concepts and debates in human geography. * Comprehensively revised new edition of a highly successful text with over 300 key terms appearing for the first time* Situates Human Geography within the humanities, social sciences and sciences as a whole* Written by leading experts in the field* Major entries not only describe the development of concepts, contributions and debates in Human Geography but also advance them* Features a new consolidated bibliography along with a detailed index and systematic cross-referencing of headwords
Reviews / Votes
"This consolidated bibliography is new to this edition; it saves space by avoiding repetition of titles and also provides a useful resource in its own right". (Reference Reviews, 2010) Reviews of Previous Editions: "The definitions are of a particularly high standard." (Geography) "The Dictionary is the best compendium of human geography of today. It is a book to which I shall turn again and again, and can only recommend my colleagues to do likewise." (Tijdschrift voor Econ. en Soc. Geografie) "An invaluable student guide." (Endeavour) "As a student's companion it could hardly be bettered." (Times Educational Supplement) "Very highly recommended." (American Library Association) "The best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." (Environmental Planning) "The Dictionary remains the best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." (Geography) "This is easily the best dictionary of human geography in print." (Progress in Human Geography) "This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and it is a bargain. Buy it immediately!" (Reference Reviews) "I could quite happily spend hours reading the Dictionary of Human Geography ... It is, quite simply, an integral part of my being a geographer, and has been since my earliest undergraduate days." (Scottish Geographical Journal)More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 61 mm
Weight
1998 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4443-0843-3 (9781444308433)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Derek Gregory | Ron Johnston | Geraldine Pratt
The Dictionary of Human Geography
E-Book
09/2011
5th Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€33.99
Available for download

Derek Gregory | Ron Johnston | Geraldine Pratt
The Dictionary of Human Geography
E-Book
05/2009
5th Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€33.99
Available for download
Persons
Derek Gregory is Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Ron Johnston is Professor of Geography at the University of Bristol. Geraldine Pratt is Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Michael J. Watts is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. Sarah Whatmore is Professor of Environment and Public Policy at the University of Oxford.
Editor
University of British Columbia, Canada
University of Bristol, UK
University of British Columbia, Canada
University of California, Berkeley, USA
University of Oxford, UK
Content
Preface to the Fifth Edition. How to Use this Dictionary. Acknowledgements. List of Contributors. The Dictionary. Index