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This volume charts the historical development and contemporary nature of physical geography. Originally published in 1985, this second edition takes account of the substantial developments in the discipline since then. Seeking to offer a balanced and unified perspective, Ken Gregory's text should be suitable for undergraduates studying the key developments and trends in physical geography. The text reviews progress in the discipline and provides an understanding of how it has evolved, its research and technical literature, and the contributions of the physical geographers who have shaped the study of the discipline. It is arranged into three broadly chronological sections. The first covers the period 1850-1980, surveying the development of physical geography from its foundation to formative modern developments. Section two looks at modern approaches to the discipline, and the final section considers trends into the next millennium by drawing attention to emerging approaches at a global and cultural level. The conclusion offers a perspective on future physical geography as a context for its further development.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #843836 in Books
• Published on: 2000-06-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Geographical Journal
...a monument of scholarly synthesis...essential reading for students in 'core' courses of many geography degrees.

Andrew Goudie, Department of Geography and the Environment, Oxford University
An excellent update, well-produced, well-referenced and even-handed

Annals of the Association of American Geographers
K.J. Gregory has produced an impressive second ascent of the mountain of physical geography.