The Student's Companion to Geography

by Alisdair Rogers (Editor), Alisdair Rogers (Editor), Heather A. Viles (Editor)

• New

  Illustrated
  2002

  $151.60

  The Student's Companion to Geography is an essential resource for those studying geography at university, as well as for those thinking of applying in the future. Contributions from leading geographers from around the world provide a whole range of information about what today's geography is all about, how to study it and how to find out more. Changes for the revised second edition include:The section on what geographers are doing has been completely revised and includes new entries on geocomputation, gender, environmental knowledge, geoarchaeology and globalization. More material has been added on effective learning, from good essay writing and efficient note taking in lectures, to tips for successful presentations. An important new chapter on ethics in geographical research has been added. A major new section on geography's relation to science and society has also been introduced. The geographical directory now focuses on online resources.Practical tips on writing a good CV and information on international study are given.

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.35

  This comprehensive and up-to-date guide is in six parts, and contains contributions from fifty leading geographers from Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the USA.The first part of the book includes a number of expert views of the subject, explaining why geography is worth studying today. Part II provides a review of a number of key areas in human and physical geography which outlines contemporary debates and future research issues. Part III is a guide to the methods and techniques of geography. It includes helpful information on how to conduct undergraduate research, covering such topics as remote sensing, laboratory and archive work, questionnaire surveys and interviewing. Part IV includes a bibliographical directory of leading geographers, a guide to reading geography and a summary of the major themes and debates which cut across the field. There is also a directory of geographical information and data sources, including libraries, sensors and on-line systems: the authors offer advice on career s and how to apply for postgraduate research in different countries. It is the essential guide and companion for all students or prospective students of geography.