The Dictionary of Human Geography, 5th Edition

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The covers and text block show wear to the corners which are turned and creased, and edges of the softcovers. Noel Castree, University of Manchester Reviews of Previous Editions: "The definitions are of a particularly high standard. A number of subfields such as cultural geography, health geography and transport geography are mentioned in the definition and each of these has its own entry. The only negatives were the size of the font (too small for my ageing eyes) and the inclusion of a rather pointless world maps that appeared almost an afterthought in the final pages.

Ron Johnston is Professor of Geography in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol. He is an editor of the international journals Progress in Human Geography and Dialogues in Human Geography, and for eleven years was the editor of Social and Cultural Geography. Overall an invaluable source book for quick and definitive descriptions of concepts in Human Geography and beyond. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike.Bibliographic Information Publisher: Oxford University Press Print Publication Date: 2013 Print ISBN-13: 9780199599868 Published online: 2013 Current Online Version: 2013 DOI: 10. Progress in Human Geography) "This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and it is a bargain. Changes to the fifth edition include entries from many new contributors at the forefront of developments in the field, and over 300 key terms appearing for the first time. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Neither ProQuest nor its licensors make any representations or warranties with respect to the translations.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It is a book to which I shall turn again and again, and can only recommend my colleagues to do likewise. The Dictionary of Human Geography represents the definitive guide to issues and ideas, methods and theories in human geography. xxiii 411p hardback, dark brown cloth with orange jacket, very good condition, little wear, jacket sunned at edges and spine, binding firm, pages very clean and neat, maps and diagrams all very clear and sharp, a very good copy Language: English.Provides definitions for basic terms such as migrant and diaspora, as well as more complex concepts such as transnationalism and representation. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for The Dictionary of Human Geography are 9781118440711, 1118440714 and the print ISBNs are 9781405132886, 1405132884. This is an interesting question, and this new addition to the Oxford Paperback Reference series of dictionaries has an entry which explains what it is. The Dictionary of Human Geography, Fourth Edition, contains a wealth of new material, to ensure that it remains the definitive resource for a new generation of students and teachers. He has authored and edited several books, including Nature (2005, Routledge), Remaking Reality (with Bruce Braun, 1998, Routledge), and David Harvey: A Critical Reader (with Derek Gregory, 2008).