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Informationen zum Autor Alisdair Rogers is a Fellow of Keble College, Oxford University. Heather A. Viles is Reader in Geomorphology in the University of Oxford and Fellow of Worcester College. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung A 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors. Introduction. Heather A. Viles and Alisdair Rogers (University of Oxford). Part I: Why Study Geography?. 1. Why Study Geography? Heather A. Viles and Alisdair Rogers (University of Oxford). 2. A Geographer's Eye...(Four Days in Newcastle): Stuart Franklin (University of Oxford). Part II: What Are Geographers Doing? . 3. Long-term Environmental Change: Quaternary Climate Oscillations and their Impacts on the Environment: Andrew S. Goudie (Oxford University). 4. Human Impacts on the Environment: Ian Simmons (University of Durham). 5. Growing on Trees: Evidence of Human-induced Global Warming: Robert L. Wilby (King's College, London). 6. Biodiversity: The Variety of Life: Richard Fields (University of Nottingham). 7. Geoarchaeology: Jamie C. Woodward (University of Leeds). 8. Fluvial Environments: Mark Patrick Taylor (Macquarie University). 9. Glacial and Mountain Environments: Glacial Retreat as an Agent of Landscape Change: Stephan Harrison (Coventry University). 10. Coastal Environments: Geomorphological Contributions to Coastal Management: Peter W. French (Royal Holloway, University of London). 11. Dryland Environments: Changing Perceptions of Dynamic Landscapes: David J. Nash (University of Brighton). 12. Environmental Modelling: Stuart Lane (University of Leeds). 13. Geocomputation: Rachael A. McDonnell (Hertford College, University of Oxford). 14. Strange Natures: Geography and the Study of Human-Environment Relationships: Noel Castree (Manchester University). 15. Environmental Science, Knowledge and Policy: Sally Eden (University of Hull). 16. Tourism, Environment and Sustainability: Everyday Worlds, Extra-ordinary Worlds: Tim Coles (University of Exeter). 17. Critical Geography and the Study of Development: Showers of Blessing? Ben Page (University of Oxford). 18. Globalization: Henry Wai-chung Yeung (National University of Singapore). 19. Historical Geography: Making the Modern World: Catherine Nash (Royal Holloway, University of London) and Miles Ogborn (Queen Mary, University of London). 20. New Political Geographies 'Twixt Places and Flow...
