Geography Why It Matters |
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| Author:
| Murphy, Alexander B. |
| Series title: | Why It Matters Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5095-2300-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | Polity Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $64.95 |
Book Description:
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Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate the diversity of the planet.
Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate the diversity of the planet.