The Dictionary of Human Geography [Paperback]

R. J. Johnston (Editor), Derek Gregory (Editor), Geraldine Pratt (Editor), Michael Watts (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0631205616 | ISBN-13: 978-0631205616 | Publication Date: April 14, 2000 | Edition: 4

This popular guide to the concepts, term and theories of human geography has now been fully revised to reflect recent changes in the nature and practice of human geography. The Dictionary of Human Geography, Fourth Edition, contains a wealth of new material, to ensure that it remains the definitive resource for a new generation of students and teachers.

Editorial Reviews

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Of a Previous Edition:
"The definitions are of a particularly high standard." Geography

"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

"An invaluable student guide." Endeavour

"As a student's companion it could hardly be bettered." Times Educational Supplement

"Very highly recommended." American Library Association

"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

"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

"This is easily the best dictionary of human geography in print." Progress in Human Geography

"This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and it is a bargain. Buy it immediately!" Reference Reviews

"I could quite happily spend hours reading the Dictionary of Human Geography ... It is, quite simply, an integral part of my being a geographer, and has been since my earliest undergraduate days." John H. McKendrick, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scottish Geographical Journal

From the Back Cover

This path-breaking guide to the concepts, terms and theories used in human geography has now been fully revised to reflect and to advance changes in the nature and practice of human geography. The Dictionary of Human Geography, Fourth Edition, contains a wealth of new material, to ensure that it remains the definitive resource for a new generation of students and teachers. As human geography plays an increasingly important role in interdisciplinary inquiry, so The Dictionary of Human Geography draws upon and contributes to a rich and diverse series of debates, making the dictionary an indispensable guide to contemporary travels in interdisciplinary space.

The successful format of previous editions remains unchanged: the Dictionary includes short definitional entries and longer, interpretative essays on human geography and its major sub-fields, thereby providing readers with a contextual background to the terms. By directing readers to the major sources for further information, the Dictionary also serves as an unparalleled companion to geographical literature.

The Dictionary of Human Geography, Fourth Edition makes a significant contribution to the discipline's literature and will be an essential aid for undergraduate and graduate students, professional geographers and other scholars in the humanities and social sciences, and geography teachers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 976 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition (April 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0631205616
• ISBN-13: 978-0631205616
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #818,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Geography

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Invaluable!, May 9, 2005

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Casey Allen "Geographer" (All Over The World, as time permits of course...) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dictionary of Human Geography (Paperback)

This dictionary is an invaluable resource for the student, academic, and researcher of anything "cultural". Although it was specifically created to fill a reference gap in the field of geography, it contains hundreds of useful and expansive definitions, each with a complete bibliography, that are useful to anyone who studies humans and cultures.

It is NOT a "dictionary of places/names", but rather focuses on concepts, applications, and general terms related to humans and cultures. It is also encyclopedic in its scope, giving both breadth and depth of coverage for each term, application, and concept. Most of the definitions are stated in simple terms, and then expanded upon, drawing from multiple sources, often times outside the field of geography.

The list of contributors spans the global gamut of experts in human- and cultural-related fields. It is well-researched, well-formatted, and easy to follow. If you want/need to know anything about human/cultural features in the world, chances are, you will find the explanation in this dictionary.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for both students and professionals, September 28, 2000

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Junyan Luo (State College, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dictionary of Human Geography (Paperback)

Yes, It's a great book -- Not only a dictionary of jargons, but also a collection of guidelines for study and research in various fields within the discipline. Most items provide a brief but critical review on the topics, all by preeminent figures in related areas. It's will be great helpful for both students and professionals.