The Dictionary Of Human Geography - Hardcover

JOHNSTON

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631181415 ISBN 13: 9780631181415

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1993

Synopsis

Established as a guide to the concepts, terms and theories of human geography, the dictionary has been completely updated and revised. All bibliographies have been brought up-to-date, recent research has been included, and the article structure itself has been overhauled following extensive research among existing users of the book. Many new entries are included, while others have been recast to reflect more accurately current thinking in the discipline.

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Review:

"The Dictionary is the best compendium of human geography of today. It is a book to which I shall turn again and again, and can only recommend my colleagues to do likewise." Tijdschrift voor Econ. en Soc. Geografie (of a previous edition) "The definitions are of a particularly high standard." Geography "An invaluable student guide." Endeavour (of a previous edition) "As a student's companion it could hardly be bettered." Times Educational Supplement (of a previous edition) "Very highly recommended." American Library Association (of a previous edition) "The best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." Environmental Planning (of a previous edition) "The Dictionary remains the best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." Geography (of a previous edition) "This is easily the best dictionary of human geography in print." Progress in Human Geography (of a previous edition) "This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and at #16.99 it is a bargain. Buy it immediately!" Reference Reviews (of a previous edition)

From the Back Cover:

Established as the definitive encyclopedic guide to the concepts, terms and theories of human geography, the dictionary has been completely updated and revised. All bibliographies have been brought up to date, recent research has been included, and the article structure itself has been overhauled following extensive research among existing users of the book. Many new entries are included, while others have been recast to reflect more accurately current thinking in the discipline.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0631181415
• ISBN 13: 9780631181415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 576