Physical and Information Models in Geography

ISBN-13: 9780415658836 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 328 str.

Richard Chorley; Peter Haggett

Opis

This title explores the theme of geographical generalization, or model building. The book considers model-type generalizations that are applied in the three fields of geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and hydrology before focusing on the transference of information and ideas in geography.

Spis treści

Acnowledgements;  1. Models, Paradigms and the New Geography  2. The Use of Models in Science  3. Models in Geomorphology  4. Models in Meteorology and Climatology  5. Hydrological Models and Geography  16. Maps as Models  17. Hardware Models in Geography  18. Models of Geographical Teaching;  Index

O autorze

Richard Chorley, Peter Haggett