ABSTRACT
It can be argued that the differences in content and approach between physical and human geography, and also within its sub-disciplines, are often overemphasised. The result is that geography is often seen as a diverse and dynamic subject, but also as a disorganised and fragmenting one, without a focus.
Unifying Geography focuses on the plural and competing versions of unity that characterise the discipline, which give it cohesion and differentiate it from related fields of knowledge. Each of the chapters is co-authored by both a leading physical and a human geographer. Themes identified include those of the traditional core as well as new and developing topics that are based on subject matter, concepts, methodology, theory, techniques and applications.
Through its identification of unifying themes, the book will provide students with a meaningful framework through which to understand the nature of the geographical discipline. Unifying Geography will give the discipline renewed strength and direction, thus improving its status both within and outside geography.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|18 pages
General Introduction
part II|62 pages
Geographical Methodologies
part III|79 pages
A Focus on Environment
part IV|54 pages
The Significance of Place
part V|41 pages
Landscape
part VI|61 pages
Applied Geography
part VII|48 pages
Broader Frameworks in Theory and Practice
part VIII|27 pages
General Conclusion