A Modern Dictionary of Geography [Paperback]

John Small (Author), Michael Witherick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1995

This edition reflects advances in the discipline in recent years. Many new entries have been added, a significant proportion of which relate to the critical interface between human and physical considerations. The dictionary now includes over 2000 terms widely used by modern geographers. It provides a detailed definition and explanation of each and has an extensive cross-referencing system which enables the reader to easily identify associated terms.

Editorial Reviews

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... redresses the bias towards physical geography exhibited by many previous editions ... This third edition is ideal for its target readership and I recommend it. -- Reference Reviews I put ownership of this dictionary and a decent atlas as the essential bases for studying at A level having examined and still examining for Cambridge, Welsh Joint Education, and in the past for Oxford, I am emphatic about this. -- Michael Carr, Homerton, Cambridge --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This expanded edition reflects advances in the discipline in recent years. Numerous new entries have been added, a significant proportion of which relate to the critical interface between human and physical considerations. Contains over 2,000 carefully selected terms, each with a detailed definition and explanation. The extensive cross-referencing system enables readers to easily identify associated words. Enhanced by 125 relevant illustrations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 265 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470249862
• ISBN-13: 978-0470249864
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,803,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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