This encyclopedia strategically reflects the enormous diversity of the discipline, the multiple meanings of space itself, and the diverse views of geographers. It brings together the diversity of geographical knowledges, making it an invaluable resource for any academic library.

The Encyclopedia divides the subject into six broad subject areas:

• Biogeography

• Climatology

• Geomorphology

• Economic Geography

• Geographical Theory

• Medical Geography

• Political Geography

• Social and Cultural Geography

• Urban Geography

• Agriculture

• Environment and People

• Hazards and Disasters

• Pollution and Waste

• Resources and Conservation

• Water

• Cartography

• GIS

• Qualitative Techniques

• Quantitative Models

• Remote Sensing

• Biographies

• Geographical Organizations

• Political and Economic Organizations

• Scientific Organizations

• Social Movements

Key Features:

- The Encyclopedia gives a concise historical sketch of geography’s long, rich, and fascinating history

- It provides succinct summaries of trends such as globalization, environmental destruction, new geospatial technologies, and cyberspace.

- Hundreds of colour illustrations and images are provided that lend depth and realism to the text.

- A special map section is included.

- It will be available both in print and online.