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Geographic Thought
A Critical Introduction
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This text is ideal for upper-division undergraduate students, postgraduate learners, and anyone interested in the theoretical foundations and evolving concepts within human geography. Teachers seeking to deepen their students' understanding of geographic thought will also find it invaluable.
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See moreGeographic Thought: A Critical Introduction presents an engaging and accessible account of the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography.
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This engaging and accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography.
Geographic Thought covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field, from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory.
It presents theories in an accessible manner through the author's engaging writing style.
This book examines the influence of Darwin and Marx, the emergence of anarchist geographies, the impact of feminism, and myriad other important bodies of thought.
The work stresses the importance of geographic thought and its relevance to our understanding of what it is to be human, and to the people, places, and cultures of the world in which we live.
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Critics praise the book for its clear and engaging writing style, making complex ideas accessible to students and scholars alike. It is recommended as essential reading for courses in the history and philosophy of geography, valued for effectively presenting geographical thought as a vital cultural literacy. Reviewers note its utility for both beginners and advanced readers, highlighting its comprehensive yet readable approach.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781405169400
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 December 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 180.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 608g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Tim Cresswell is Professor of Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. His books include Place: A Short Introduction (2004) and On the Move: Mobility in the Modern Western World (2006). He has also co-edited four collections, including Geographies of Mobilities: Practices, Spaces, Subjects (2011).
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