Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography

Zusatztext 'This book provides an insightful perspective on how understandings that have emerged from geomorphology are influenced by what its adherents believe and the way they comprehend reality.  It is in this context that Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography should find an appreciative audience'. - Annals of the Association of American Geographers Informationen zum Autor Rob Inkpen is a Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Portsmouth. He has research interests in stone and rock weathering and the philosophy of physical geography. Graham Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Portsmouth. He has research interests in Quaternary climate and sea-level change. Klappentext This text explores the relationship between philosophy, science and physical geography, addressing an imbalance between a philosophically enriched human geography and a perceived philosophically ignorant physical geography. Zusammenfassung This text explores the relationship between philosophy, science and physical geography, addressing an imbalance between a philosophically enriched human geography and a perceived philosophically ignorant physical geography. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Ideas, Change and Stability in Physical Geography 2. The Nature of Reality 3. Entities and Classification 4. Forms of Explanation 5. Probing Reality 6. The Field 7. Systems: The Framework for Physcial Geography? 8. Change and Complexity 9. Modelling 10. Physical Geography and Societies

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• Authors: Robert Inkpen, Robert (Portsmouth University Inkpen, Robert Wilson Inkpen, Inkpen Robert, Graham Wilson, Graham (University of Portsmouth Wilson, Wilson Graham
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.06.2013
• EAN: 9780415679664
• ISBN: 978-0-415-67966-4
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Science, Physical geography & topography, Physical geography and topography