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Key Concepts in Geography

by Nicholas Clifford

Book Details

Publisher:SAGE Publications Ltd
Published:2008-12-12
Pages:482
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

"This book clearly outlines key concepts that all geographers should readily be able to explain. It does so in a highly accessible way. It is likely to be a text that my students will return to throughout their degree." - Dr Karen Parkhill, Bangor University "The editors have done a fantastic job. This second edition is really accessible to the student and provides the key literature in the key geographical terms of scale, space, time, place and landscape." - Dr Elias Symeonakis, Manchester Metr

Our Review

This comprehensive guide breaks down the foundational ideas that form modern geography, transforming abstract spatial theories into clear, understandable concepts. The book systematically explores essential frameworks including scale, space, time, place, and landscape, providing students with the intellectual tools needed to navigate geographical thinking. Its accessible approach makes complex theoretical discussions approachable without sacrificing academic rigor, creating a bridge between introductory concepts and advanced geographical analysis.

What distinguishes this text is how it serves as both an initial orientation and a lasting reference that students will consult repeatedly throughout their academic journey. The editors have curated key geographical literature and perspectives into a cohesive resource that grows with the reader's developing understanding. Geography students at any level will find this an indispensable companion that clarifies the discipline's core principles while demonstrating their real-world applications and interconnections.

Themes

Science

Subjects

Science