Spatial Structures - Introducing the Study of Spatial Systems in Human Geography

Originally published in 1973, this book synthesizes the mass of material into an introduction to the study of spatial systems. Spatial Structures outlines the development of such systems, their present organization, and the ways in which they are changing.

List of contents

Introduction. 1. Spatial Systems and Spatial Order 2. The National System 3. The Urban Place as a System 4. The International System.

About the author

Ron Johnston was one of the most influential geographers of his generation. At the time of his death he was Professor of Geography at Bristol University. He received numerous awards, including the Royal Geographical Society's Murchison award and the Victoria Medal, and the Association of American Geographers' lifetime achievement award. In 1999, he received the Vautrin Lud prize, geography's highest award, and was elected a fellow of the British Academy the same year.

Product details

• Authors: R. J. (Prof Ron Johnston Has Passed Away Johnston, Johnston R. J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032493152
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3249315-2
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Regional & area planning, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Human Geography, Regional and area planning, Civil engineering, surveying and building