Book Details

• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers

• Author: Stanley D. Brunn • Susan L. Cutter • J.W. Harrington, Jr. (Eds)

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9789402422115

• Pages: 646

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Published to commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), this volume explores the dynamic relationship between geography and technology in shaping modern society, research, and education. Edited by renowned geographers Stanley D. Brunn, Susan L. Cutter, and J.W. Harrington Jr., the book is an authoritative collection of essays that delve into how evolving technologies have transformed the discipline of geography over the last century.

From GPS and GIS to remote sensing and digital mapping, the book demonstrates how geographic technologies are now at the forefront of real-time research, global data analysis, and societal applications. It shows how these tools are not only reshaping the way governments and organizations function but also influencing how geographic knowledge is produced, interpreted, and taught.

The book is structured into five thematic parts:

• Geography and Technology Interfaces: Examines the evolving relationship between technological advances and geographic knowledge.

• Technologies That Changed Geography: Focuses on critical developments like GIS, remote sensing, and digital communications that have redefined geographic analysis.

• New Geographies with New Technologies: Explores the impact of technology on urban planning, education, media, transportation, and warfare.

• The Environment and Technology: Investigates how technological tools are applied in climate science, land-use studies, public health, and disaster response.

• The Worlds Before Us: Reflects on the historical and philosophical implications of technological change in the field.

Each chapter, written by a subject expert, blends rigorous research with practical applications, offering an interdisciplinary perspective that connects geography with science, politics, education, and public policy.

Ideal for scholars, educators, students, and professionals, this book highlights geography’s evolving role in a technologically driven world, establishing it as a central force in addressing complex, real-world challenges.