Ten geographic ideas that changed the world

摘要: When geographic ideas change the world in our heads, impact can be read on ground and lives. In these thought-provoking, witty essays, some of America's most distinguished geographers explore ten that have literally changed way we think act. They tackle impose shape world, mold understanding natural environment, establish relationships between people places. Every one has had--and continues to have-a deep effect understand place it. A compelling introduction discipline geography, this colleciton will you look at both geography world! The contributors, who include several past presidents Association American Geographers, members National Academy Sciences, authors major works discipline, are: Elizabeth K. Burns, Patricia Gober, Anne Godlewska, Michael F. Goodchild, Susan Hanson, Robert W. Kates, John R. Mather, William B. Meyer, Mark Monmonier, Edward Relph, J. Taaffe, L. Turner, II.