A Dictionary of Geography (Oxford Dictionary of Geography) [Paperback]

Susan Mayhew (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198606737 | ISBN-13: 978-0198606734 | Publication Date: December 2, 2004 | Edition: 3

This invaluable dictionary provides comprehensive coverage in one volume of both human and physical geography. For this third edition, existing entries have been fully revised and updated, and 345 new new entries have been added, making this essential reference for all students of geography, whether at school or university.

The most up-to-date dictionary of geography available.

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

Fully up-to-date Factfinder with key economic and and population statistics for nearly 40 countries

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A sterling illustration of how good things can indeed come in small packages, this dictionary of geography terminology covers both physical geography (e.g., "ash flow") and cultural geography (e.g., "cottage industry"). Definitions run 50 to 100 words, depending upon the importance of the term.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

The fourth edition of this standard reference book has been completely revised and has more than 300 new entries, 3,500 entries in total. New definitions include economic geography and neo-liberalism. This is a basic dictionary with short entries and definitions. It covers all areas of geography in both main subfields, human and physical geography. Citations appear in the text of the definition, though no overall bibliography is provided. What makes this title stand out in the field currently is the selection of Web resources available along with the book. In the electronic edition, the Web links are from the individual entries. In the print edition, a Web site icon is provided that will direct the reader from a general URL to a large collection of pages that can provide further explanation of a particular term. This collection of material adds a great depth to the dictionary. Cross-references are marked with asterisks in the print edition, though quick links in the electronic edition make jumping around the text easier. Some images and drawings available in the print form of the dictionary are not available in the electronic version; for instance, an excellent diagram explaining central place theory, available in the book, is nowhere to be located online. Furthermore, text in shading would be more clearly visible than black-and-white text. Opt for the print version, if available, as the online version lacks some material found in the print and does not make the best use of the online format. Overall, a well-done title and useful for college students and teachers. --Steve Stratton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 558 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (December 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198606737
• ISBN-13: 978-0198606734
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,098,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars I like it!, May 28, 2007

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A very good dictionary of Geography. Compact, but still quite complete. Would recommend it to any student of the genre. Comptetively priced.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good source but too British, June 19, 2000

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Peter Timusk "exhausted scholar" (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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A cheap book which lets one use the right terms or cover more topics and look into the geography. It is a paperback and could really help with a school project or a review in the summer. The examples though are from Britain.