A Dictionary of Geography

by Susan Mayhew

Overview

This bestselling dictionary contains over 3,000 entries on both physical and human geography, covering topics such as cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development. Over 70 diagrams complement the text, and many entries include worked examples. This edition has been fully revised and updated, and many entries are accompanied by useful web links which can be accessed on the dedicated companion website. This A-Z reference is clear, concise, and authoritative, and is an essential companion for all students and teachers of geography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192650269
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	07/27/2023
Series:	Oxford Quick Reference
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	592
Sales rank:	613,163
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Susan Mayhew is a geography teacher and the author of Masterstudies Geography (1986). Her current research interests are in feminist and historical geography and she is dedicated to the demystification of her favourite subject.

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Editorial Reviews

A sterling illustration of how good things can indeed come in small packages, this dictionary of geography terminology covers both physical geography (e.g., "ash flow") and cultural geography (e.g., "cottage industry"). Definitions run 50 to 100 words, depending upon the importance of the term. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

"Overall this dictionary's usability and content make it suitable for all academic institutions and large public libraries. Highly recommended." —Choice

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