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Geography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by John A. Matthews, David T. Herbert

Geography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By John A. Matthews, David T. Herbert

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2008-07-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0199211280
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780199211289
Binding: Paperback

This Very Short Introduction answers four basic questions: what is Geography, how do geographers work, why is Geography important, and where is the discipline of Geography heading? Geography has always been important, though it has had only a short history as an academic discipline and is much misunderstood. Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, in mapping the world and in describing the physical and human features of the Earth’s surface. There are two parts to the discipline: Physical Geography, which covers natural environments and landscapes; and Human Geography, which investigates people and the cultural landscape. Physical and human geographers commonly do not agree with each other. But there are also common elements and Geography as a whole has an important role as a bridge between the sciences and the humanities. Using wide-ranging examples, the book paints a broad picture of the current state of Geography, its subject matter, concepts and methods, how it developed, and its strengths and weaknesses. The book’s conclusion is no less than a manifesto for Geography’s future.

Summary: John Glenn never went to the moon.
Rating: 3

Last sentence of the first chapter: “However, John Glenn’s first footsteps on the moon show that there is still potential for human exploration…”

John Glenn? An editor should have picked up on that, especially considering the moon landing was, likely, the most notable event of the last century. Such a glaring mistake makes one suspect every other fact in the book. Had I read that line before I bought it at the store, I would have placed the book back on the shelf.

Decent introduction otherwise, but, again, I am suspicious.

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