Evolution of Geographical Thought

Evolution of Geographical Thought
Author: Majid Husain
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08
Genre: Geography
ISBN: 8131607151

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This book covers a wide canvas of the story of geographical thoughts, ideas, and knowledge, from the early Greek period to modern contemporary geography. Presenting an introduction to the philosophy, history, and methodology of geography, the book maps the intellectual changes in the discipline over the years. To keep students abreast with the recent trends in geography, along with its methodological problems, the book has been updated and revised, making it a comprehensive textbook on geographical thought. The main objective of the sixth edition is to incorporate a number of relevant new topics and concepts which will expand the geographical base of interested students about the philosophy and methodology of geography. The book is presented in a larger format with improved maps and illustrations. A new chapter introduces students to a contemporary sub-discipline of Feminist Geography. Also included is a comprehensive list of biographic notes on selected geographers. [Subject: Geography]

Evolution of Geographical Thought

Evolution of Geographical Thought
Author: Husain Majid
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1995
Genre: Geography
ISBN: OCLC:37667397

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GEOGRAPHICAL THOUGHT A CONTEXTUAL HISTORY OF IDEAS

GEOGRAPHICAL THOUGHT   A CONTEXTUAL HISTORY OF IDEAS
Author: DIKSHIT, R. D
Publsiher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2018-04-01
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 9789387472389

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The book charts out the history of Geographical Thought from early times to the present day in a single compact volume. Its main focus is on the modern period—beginning with Humboldt and Ritter—more specifically on conceptual developments since the Second World War. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION The second edition is thoroughly revised and incorporates five new chapters dealing with:  Nature, Method, Basic Ideas and Conceptual Structure of Geography  The Problem of Dualities and How it was Resolved  Nature and Role of Geography as a Social Science—Geographical vs. Sociological Imagination  Time vis-à-vis Space—The Pattern-Process Perspective in Geographic Research  New Directions in the Twenty-First Century Human Geography TARGET AUDIENCE • BA/B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography • BA/B.Sc. (General) Geography • MA/M.Sc. Geography • Aspirants of Civil Services

Geographical Thought

Geographical Thought
Author: Anoop Nayak,Alex Jeffrey
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781317904137

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Geographical Thought provides a clear and accessible introduction to the key ideas and figures in human geography. The book provides an essential introduction to the theories that have shaped the study of societies and space. Opening with an exploration of the founding concepts of human geography in the nineteenth century academy, the authors examine the range of theoretical perspectives that have emerged within human geography over the last century from feminist and marxist scholarship, through to post-colonial and non-representational theories. Each chapter contains insightful lines of argument that encourage readers towards independent thinking and critical evaluation. Supporting materials include a glossary, visual images, further reading suggestions and dialogue boxes.

Geographical thought

Geographical thought
Author: Lalita Rana
Publsiher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2008
Genre: Geographical perception
ISBN: 8180695360

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Geographic Thought

Geographic Thought
Author: Tim Cresswell
Publsiher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781119602835

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Geographic Thought An accessible and engaging introduction to geographic thought In the newly expanded Second Edition of Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction, renowned scholar Tim Cresswell delivers a thoroughly up-to-date and accessible examination of the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field. Coverage of the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge—from ancient geography to contemporary theory—appears alongside treatments of the influence of Darwin and Marx, the emergence of anarchist geographies, the impact of feminism, and myriad other central bodies of thought. This latest edition also includes new chapters on physical geography and theory, postcolonialism and decoloniality, and black geographies. The author emphasizes the importance of geographic thought and its relevance to our understanding of what it means to be human and to the people, places, and cultures of the world in which we live. This new edition contains: New examples throughout consisting of contemporary research from a wider range of geographical contexts and by geographers from diverse backgrounds Comprehensive explorations of physical geography that combine updated coverage from the first edition with brand new material Updated discussions of spatial science and quantitative methods that include considerations of the role of place and specificity in quantitative work In-depth examinations of the Anthropocene, the uses of assemblage theory, and the emergence of the GeoHumanities. Perfect for students of undergraduate and graduate courses in geographic thought, Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction will also earn a place in the libraries of students and scholars researching the history and philosophy of geography, as well as practicing geographers.

A Student s Introduction to Geographical Thought

A Student   s Introduction to Geographical Thought
Author: Pauline Couper
Publsiher: SAGE
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781473911314

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This ism-busting text is an enormously accessible account of the key philosophical and theoretical ideas that have informed geographical research. It makes abstract ideas explicit and clearly connects it with real practices of geographical research and knowledge. Written with flair and passion, A Student′s Introduction to Geographical Thought: Explains the key ideas: scientific realism, anti-realism and idealism / positivism / critical rationalism / Marxism and critical realism/ social constructionism and feminism / phenomenology and post-phenomenology / postmodernism and post-structuralism / complexity / moral philosophy. Uses examples that address both physical geography and human geography. Use a familiar and real-world example - ‘the beach’ - as an entry point to basic questions of philosophy, returning to this to illustrate and to explain the links between philosophy, theory, and methodology. All chapters end with summaries and sources of further reading, a glossary explaining key terms, exercises with commentaries, and web resources of key articles from the journals Progress in Human Geography and Progress in Physical Geography. A Student′s Introduction to Geographical Thought is a completely accessible student A-Z of theory and practice for both human and physical geography.

Geography in the Twentieth Century

Geography in the Twentieth Century
Author: Griffith Taylor
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781317304326

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This title, first published in 1951, examines the growth, fields, techniques, aims and trends of geography at the time. The book is divided into three parts, of which the first deals with the evolution of geography and its philosophical basis. The second is concerned with studies of special environments and with advances in geomorphology, meteorology, climate, soils and regionalism. The last part describes field work, sociological and urban aspects, the function of the Geographical Society and geo-pacifics. Geography in the Twentieth Century will be of interest to students of both physical and human geography.