Geography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Matthews, John A. and Herbert, David T.

ISBN 10: 0199211280 / ISBN 13: 9780199211289

Published by OUP Oxford, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199211280
• ISBN 13: 9780199211289
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

Using wide-ranging examples, the book paints a broad picture of the current state of Geography, its subject matter, concepts and methods, how it developed, and its strengths and weaknesses. The book's conclusion is no less than a manifesto for Geography's future.

About the Author

John A. Matthews is Professor of Physical Geography in the School of the Environment and Society at the University of Wales, Swansea. He has led 36 expeditions to southern Norway for which he has received the Ness Award from the Royal Geographical Society. His books include The Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Environmental Change and, with David T. Herbert, Unifying Geography: Common Heritage, Shared Future.
David T. Herbert is Emeritus Professor of Geography at Swansea University. He is also a Honorary Fellow of the university. He has served on most of the main committees for British Geography, such as the ESRC. RGS/IBG and the Research Assessment Panel.