John Wiley and Sons Ltd Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction 2nd edition

"The fully revised and updated second edition includes A general update bringing the text right up to date with the geographical literature since the first edition was published, including the replacement of examples with interesting up-to-date research from a wider range of geographical contexts A new chapter devoted to physical geography bringing together updated coverage from the first edition with a great deal of new material on this key area for geographic thought Revamped coverage of spatial science and quantitative methods, responding to a range of critiques and bringing quantitative approaches up to date, considering big data and the role of place and specificity in quantitative work Greatly enhanced coverage of GIScience -- which was under-represented in the first edition. This will include critical GIS and work that interfaces with digital humanities New treatments of developments in the field largely ignored in the first edition -- including the new mobilities paradigm, creative geographies, and geohumanities Expanded discussion of postcolonialism and black geographies including a wider variety of black geographies going further back in time with emphasis on postcolonial contexts"-- Geographic Thought An accessible and engaging introduction to geographic thought In the newly expanded Second Edition of Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction, renowned scholar Tim Cresswell delivers a thoroughly up-to-date and accessible examination of the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field. Coverage of the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge—from ancient geography to contemporary theory—appears alongside treatments of the influence of Darwin and Marx, the emergence of anarchist geographies, the impact of feminism, and myriad other central bodies of thought. This latest edition also includes new chapters on physical geography and theory, postcolonialism and decoloniality, and black geographies. The author emphasizes the importance of geographic thought and its relevance to our understanding of what it means to be human and to the people, places, and cultures of the world in which we live. This new edition contains: New examples throughout consisting of contemporary research from a wider range of geographical contexts and by geographers from diverse backgrounds Comprehensive explorations of physical geography that combine updated coverage from the first edition with brand new material Updated discussions of spatial science and quantitative methods that include considerations of the role of place and specificity in quantitative work In-depth examinations of the Anthropocene, the uses of assemblage theory, and the emergence of the GeoHumanities. Perfect for students of undergraduate and graduate courses in geographic thought, Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction will also earn a place in the libraries of students and scholars researching the history and philosophy of geography, as well as practicing geographers. Autorid: Tim Cresswell