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Halford Mackinder: A Biography
Brian W. Blouet
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Description for Halford Mackinder: A Biography
paperback. In the early 20th century, Halford Mackinder established geography as a new discipline in English universities, predicted the decline of British influence in world affairs and the rise of European totalitarian regimes, and made the first ascent of Mount Kenya. This title describes the major phases of his life and the development of his thought. Num Pages: 200 pages, 3 b&w illustrations, 5 maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGH; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
In the early twentieth century, Halford Mackinder established geography as a new discipline in English universities, predicted the decline of British influence in world affairs and the rise of European totalitarian regimes, and made the first ascent of Mount Kenya. His views colored American foreign policy during World War II, and his far-reaching ideas - especially his 'Heartland' theory - eventually had great influence on the way leaders of many nations thought about the world. Brian W. Blouet's vivid biography of this remarkable geopolitician describes the major phases of his life and the development of his thought, with a large ... Read more
In the early twentieth century, Halford Mackinder established geography as a new discipline in English universities, predicted the decline of British influence in world affairs and the rise of European totalitarian regimes, and made the first ascent of Mount Kenya. His views colored American foreign policy during World War II, and his far-reaching ideas - especially his 'Heartland' theory - eventually had great influence on the way leaders of many nations thought about the world. Brian W. Blouet's vivid biography of this remarkable geopolitician describes the major phases of his life and the development of his thought, with a large ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Texas A&M University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Place of Publication
College Station, United States
ISBN
9781603441988
SKU
V9781603441988
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About Brian W. Blouet
BRIAN W. BLOUET, born in Britain and educated at the University of Hull, is Huby Professor of Geography and International Education at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. His research for this book in British archives included collections in Oxford, Reading, London, and Edinburgh.
Reviews for Halford Mackinder: A Biography
"[Blouet's] book is a welcome addition to the growing body of writing on Mackinder; it is enjoyable to read and reflects the author's diligent search for new material.... This is a well-drawn portrait of a most remarkable man." - The Geographical Journal "... does an excellent job of introducing and interweaving both Mackinder's multiple careers and his geographical ideas and ... Read more