Dictionary of Geography |
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| Author:
| Clark, Audrey N. |
| Series title: | Penguin Reference Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-14-051505-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2003 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $22.95 |
Book Description:
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Widely acclaimed for many years as the standard popular work on the subject,
The Penguin Dictionary of Geographyhas been expanded and revised for the third edition to take account of the many developments and new thinking in this fast-changing subject. It gives clear, concise definitions of key concepts in physical and human geography, and is an invaluable source of information and interpretation for students and professionals alike.
Widely acclaimed for many years as the standard popular work on the subject,
The Penguin Dictionary of Geographyhas been expanded and revised for the third edition to take account of the many developments and new thinking in this fast-changing subject. It gives clear, concise definitions of key concepts in physical and human geography, and is an invaluable source of information and interpretation for students and professionals alike.
- Explains terms used in human geography, from sociologyto psychology, population studiesto economics
- Covers terms connected with all aspects of the natural environment, from geologyto ecology, climatologyand hydrologyto soil science
- Includes discussions of recent developments in feminist geography, sustainability, uneven developmentand globalisation
- Ranges from core vocabulary to specialist terms and concepts.