The Changing Nature of Physical Geography, 2Ed - Softcover

Gregory, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340741198 ISBN 13: 9780340741191

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

Interest in physical geography has increased as the discipline has diversified, with greater consideration given to its approach, and its philosophy; at the same time there have been benefits from advances in technology. The subject has seen many changes since the impact of quantification and systems, with emphases upon environmental processes, landscape evolution and chronology, and the significance of human activity, as well as upon applications of physical geography. 'The Changing Nature of Physical geography' presents a review of progress in this discipline: providing an understanding of how it has evolved; introducing its research and technical literature; and outlining the contributions of the physical geographers who have shaped the study of physical geography.



The book is arranged in three broadly chronological sections. The first section, covering 1850-1980, surveys the development of physical geography from its foundation to formative recent developments. Section two looks at current approaches to the discipline, and the final section considers trends into the next Millennium by drawing attention to new approaches at a global and a cultural level. The conclusion offers a perspective on future physical geography as a context for its further development.



As a comprehensive and fluent introduction to the nature of this multifarious discipline, with its increasing focus upon environmental change and environmental management, it is a must for all students of physical geography.

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Review

...a monument of scholarly synthesis...essential reading for students in 'core' courses of many geography degrees.
Geographical Journal

An excellent update, well-produced, well-referenced and even-handed
Andrew Goudie, Department of Geography and the Env

K.J. Gregory has produced an impressive second ascent of the mountain of physical geography.
Annals of the Association of American Geographers

There is no doubt that this is the best source of material from which to base a course concerned with the history of physical geography.
Progress in physical Geography

Synopsis

This volume charts the historical development and contemporary nature of physical geography. Originally published in 1985, this second edition takes account of the substantial developments in the discipline since then. Seeking to offer a balanced and unified perspective, Ken Gregory's text should be suitable for undergraduates studying the key developments and trends in physical geography. The text reviews progress in the discipline and provides an understanding of how it has evolved, its research and technical literature, and the contributions of the physical geographers who have shaped the study of the discipline. It is arranged into three broadly chronological sections. The first covers the period 1850-1980, surveying the development of physical geography from its foundation to formative modern developments. Section two looks at modern approaches to the discipline, and the final section considers trends into the next millennium by drawing attention to emerging approaches at a global and cultural level. The conclusion offers a perspective on future physical geography as a context for its further development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340741198
• ISBN 13: 9780340741191
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384