Geography: Why It Matters

ISBN-13: 9781509523009 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 140 str.

Alexander B. Murphy

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Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate the diversity of the planet.

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Alexander B. Murphy is Professor of Geography and Rippey Chair in Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Oregon. He is a leading advocate for the study of Geography at high school and university level, and the recipient of numerous awards for both teaching and research. He is the author of over 90 scholarly articles and 5 books that have been translated widely. He has travelled and conducted research on five continents, and sits on the advisory board of National Geographic magazine.