A Dictionary of Geography (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Mayhew, Susan

 
9780192800343: A Dictionary of Geography (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Synopsis

This invaluable dictionary provides comprehensive coverage in one volume of both human and physical geography. For this second edition, existing entries have been fully updated and 1,000 new entries have been added, making this an essential reference for all students of geography, whether at school or university. Over 6,000 clear and concise definitions Authoritative entries encompass the range of the subject, including cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development Up-to-date treatment of topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and aerial differentiation Factfinder with key economic and population statistics for nearly 40 countries

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Review

"Overall this dictionary's usability and content make it suitable for all academic institutions and large public libraries. Highly recommended." --Choice

About the Author

About the Author Susan Mayhew is the author of a number of books on geography including Passnotes Geography, Masterstudies Geography, and Revision tests Geography. She is currently a teacher of geography in Oxford, England.

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Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2009
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