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Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction
Tim Cresswell
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Description for Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction
Hardback. Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction presents an engaging and accessible account of the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography. Series: Critical Introductions to Geography. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 626.
This engaging and accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography.
- Covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field, from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory
- Presents theories in an accessible manner through the author's engaging writing style
- Examines the influence of Darwin and Marx, the emergence of anarchist geographies, the impact of feminism, and myriad other important bodies of thought
- 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
Series
Critical Introductions to Geography
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405169400
SKU
V9781405169400
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Tim Cresswell
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).
Reviews for Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction
“As a platform for thinking about geography as a cultural literacy, I recommend this title to any teacher who is considering exposing his or her students to the fundamentally different ways in which geographical thought has been Constructed.” (New Zealand Geographer, 13 August 2014) “On the whole, this is a very good book that will deserved by widely ... Read more