Geography category: 5793 books

This book introduces the beginning student to the major concepts, materials and tools of the discipline of geography. While it presents geographic theory, as whole and for each of its parts, the chief emphasis is on concrete analysis and example rather than on abstraction, an approach which has proven...

Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 36 focuses on 20th-century Britain and 19th- and 20th-century France. Six essays on individual geographers are complemented by a group article which describes the building of a French school of geography. From Britain, the life of Sir Peter Hall, one...

This book presents the most comprehensive and detailed overview of the physical environment of Hungary. The book makes a specific effort to connect regional geography with natural forcing and influencing factors. The first section discusses general characteristics relating to the physical geography...

Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate the diversity of the planet. Today,...

A Systematic Approach presents the topics essential for a clear understanding of human and physical Geography. The techniques of cartography, survey, mathematics and statistics are covered lucidly in this book. Geography is the study of Earth, its lands, features, and inhabitants. Just about every...

What’s in North America? In this Geography Facts Book, we’re going to explore the places, people and cultures of North America. It’s an interesting read because the book paints a better picture of the world. Pictures and information presented in a child-friendly manner make this educational book a fitting addition to your child’s academic collection.

There’s been a controversy the past year about the European Union, following the exit of some member states. So, today, which countries are left in the European Union? And what do you know about these countries? It’s going to be an interesting ride through European geography in the pages of this book. So go ahead and secure a copy today!

In this New York Times bestseller, an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers—“fans of geography, history, and politics (and maps) will be enthralled” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Maps have a mysterious hold...

Don't Know Much About Geography by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is a fascinating and fun exploration of our planet.   Geography is the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics,...

Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their...

Geoogy, definition of: studying for a geography bee. The questions in this book are based on the glossary of 450+ terms found in the parent book How to Prepare for the National Geographic Bee. Words like polder, cay, and fiord (or fjord) will be crucial to your success. ...

The impact of economic geography both within and beyond the wider field of geography has been constrained in the past by its own limitations. Drawing together the work of several eminent geographers this superb collection assesses the current state of knowledge in the sub discipline and its future...

The Anarchist Roots of Geography sets the stage for a radical politics of possibility and freedom through a discussion of the insurrectionary geographies that suffuse our daily experiences. By embracing anarchist geographies as kaleidoscopic spatialities that allow for nonhierarchical connections between...

How do beginning students of statistics for geography learn to fully understand the key concepts and apply the principal techniques? This text, now in its Fourth Edition, provides exactly that resource. Accessibly written, and focussed on student learning, it’s a statistics 101 that includes definitions,...