Simply stated, geography studies the locations of things and the explanations that underlie spatial distributions. Profound forces at work throughout the world have made geographical knowledge increasingly important for understanding numerous human dilemmas and our capacities to address them.



With more than 1,200 entries, the Encyclopedia of Geography reflects how the growth of geography has propelled a demand for intermediaries between the abstract language of academia and the ordinary language of everyday life. The six volumes of this encyclopedia encapsulate a diverse array of topics to offer a comprehensive and useful summary of the state of the discipline in the early 21st century.



Key Features



Gives a concise historical sketch of geography's long, rich, and fascinating history, including human geography, physical geography, and GIS
Provides succinct summaries of trends such as globalization, environmental destruction, new geospatial technologies, and cyberspace
Decomposes geography into the six broad subject areas: physical geography; human geography; nature and society; methods, models, and GIS; history of geography; and geographer biographies, geographic organizations, and important social movements
Provides hundreds of color illustrations and images that lend depth and realism to the text
Includes a special map section



Key Themes



Physical Geography
Human Geography
Nature and Society
Methods, Models, and GIS
People, Organizations, and Movements
History of Geography

This encyclopedia strategically reflects the enormous diversity of the discipline, the multiple meanings of space itself, and the diverse views of geographers. It brings together the diversity of geographical knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for any academic library.