All Possible Worlds A History of Geographical Ideas |
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Author:
| Martin, Geoffrey J. James, Preston E. |
ISBN: | 978-0-471-63414-0 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1993 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Wiley |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $69.00USD $98.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the only reference to explore the history of geographic thought, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. It focuses on the differences between pre-Darwin and post-Darwin thinking and the changes that have taken place. Features extensive references, an index of names with brief biographic comments and four new chapters on the new geography of Canada, Sweden, Japan and the United States (from mid-century to the present).
This is the only reference to explore the history of geographic thought, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. It focuses on the differences between pre-Darwin and post-Darwin thinking and the changes that have taken place. Features extensive references, an index of names with brief biographic comments and four new chapters on the new geography of Canada, Sweden, Japan and the United States (from mid-century to the present).