Approaching Human Geography: An Introduction to Contemporary Theoretical Debates (Mappings S.) - Tapa blanda

"A remarkably clear and intellectually engaging account of the intersections between philosophy, social theory, and human geography. It is written from the front lines of geographical research yet will be thoroughly accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate classes. APPROACHING HUMAN GEOGRAPHY is more than a survey: it is written with a depth of understanding and a sensitivity to geographical practice that is all too rare in books of this kind. It will undoubtedly stimulate discussion inside the classroom and out....It represents a major contribution to the future development of the discipline."' --Derek Gregory, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia "A rich and interesting text that will be of value to all geographers....One of the best texts currently available for introductory and advanced students alike...."Approaching Human Geography" is a well crafted work that will quickly establish itself as a standard text in the field. Its coverage of gepgraphic ideas is clear yet rich, the text itself is a pleasure to read, and the authors have produced a interpretively rich and intellectually open engagement with the diverse world of geographic theory." --"Progress in Human Geography"

An introductory survey for students, and an overview for academic human geographers, of trends in post-positivist human geography. Provides an account of the theoretical approaches, traces their antecedents and implications, and highlights points of comparison and contrast, interconnection and diss