The Dictionary of Human Geography, 5th Edition

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It is, quite simply, an integral part of my being a geographer, and has been since my earliest undergraduate days. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Provides definitions for basic terms such as migrant and diaspora, as well as more complex concepts such as transnationalism and representation. Even better than before, the Dictionary is an essential tool for all human geographers and over the years has provided an invaluable guide to the changing boundaries and content of the discipline.

Rob Kitchin is a Professor of Human Geography and Director of the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Pulling to the binding has cause the pages of the book to become slightly loose along the inside of the spine. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Noel Castree, University of Manchester Reviews of Previous Editions: "The definitions are of a particularly high standard. En fait, ce dictionnaire est un ouvrage entièrement original et c'est en réalité une petite encyclopédie, avec ses notions, ses références bibliographiques, et ses noms propres.

With an exceptional balance between breadth and depth, this is undoubtedly a timely and ground-breaking revision of the Dictionary. Summary: This new dictionary provides over 2,000 clear and concise entries on human geography, covering basic terms and concepts as well as biographies, organisations, and major periods and schools. Now in its fifth edition, this ground-breaking text has been comprehensively revised to reflect the changing nature and practice of human geography and its rapidly developing connections with other fields. Celui-ci, consacré à la géographie humaine, ne serait-il qu'une reprise de certains articles de cet autre ouvrage ? Progress in Human Geography) "This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and it is a bargain.He is the founding and chief editor of an academic journal, Global Networks: A Journal of Transnational Affairs (Wiley-Blackwell). He is also a senior editor of the recent International Encyclopedia of Human Geography (2009, Elsevier) and a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Human Geography and the forthcoming International Encyclopedia of Geography (2014, Wiley-Blackwell). This essential A–Z provides an in-depth guide to all aspects of human geography, including cultural, social, developmental, economic, political, and health geography.

A l'heure d'internet et des ouvrages collaboratifs en ligne, ce dictionnaire garde tout son intérêt : un usage aisé, des notices simples et claires, le plaisir de feuilleter et de glaner dans le livre. McKendrick, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scottish Geographical Journal) You may also be interested in. Your use of the translations is subject to all use restrictions contained in your Electronic Products License Agreement and by using the translation functionality you agree to forgo any and all claims against ProQuest or its licensors for your use of the translation functionality and any output derived there from.

From basic terms and concepts to biographical entries, acronyms, organisations, and major periods and schools in the history of human geography, it provides up-to-date, accurate, and accessible information. In addition to writing crime fiction, I'm the author or editor of 23 academic books and a 12 volume encyclopedia. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike. Gerard Toal, Virginia Tech "With an exceptional balance between breadth and depth, this is undoubtedly a timely and ground-breaking revision of the Dictionary. An outstanding accomplishment of the editors and contributors, and a comprehensive and essential reference for any student or scholar interested in human geography.