Making Human Geography

Book Details:

• Author: Kevin R. Cox

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

• Edition: 1

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781462512836

• Pages: 292

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Import

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches

About The Book:

Making Human Geography by Kevin R. Cox is a critical examination of how human geography has evolved from a discipline with limited self-awareness regarding method and theory to the vibrant field it is today. Published by Taylor & Francis on 15th January 2014, this paperback edition offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Anglo-American geographic thought in the 20th and 21st centuries. Cox provides an interpretive perspective on key shifts, such as the spatial-quantitative revolution and geography’s engagement with other social sciences, particularly social theory.

The book explains and illustrates key concepts and theories in human geography, backed by instructive research examples. Cox not only discusses how new approaches to human geography were constructed but also analyzes the contributions each school of thought has made to understanding our world. The book stands out with its unique combination of historiography and ethnography, offering a fresh and compelling account of the subject.

Aimed at both students and practitioners, this book is indispensable for understanding the profound changes and debates that have shaped human geography. Making Human Geography offers a masterful survey and is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for anyone interested in the intellectual history of geography.