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In a context of disciplinary division between human and physical geography, the book seeks to reassert the unity of the field through an emphasis on a shared focus on the geographic configuration of things and how and why configuration is important.

It first examines previous approaches to reestablishing unity, and why they have failed, before moving on to an explanation of fundamental differences in what is being studied and how. The role of configuration looms large in both. This is in the sense of contingency and the idea of emergence, suggesting that reconstruction of unity can proceed through an exchange of models of understanding.

This book will appeal to those teaching courses or seminars in geographic thought or in the history of geographic thought.



Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1- Unity in Diversity

Chapter 2 - Divergences

Chapter 3 - How Configuration Matters

References

Geography Indivisible

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1/14/2022 12:12:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781032424132
      978-1032424132
      ISBN-10 1032424133
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      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Physical geography and topography

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In a context of disciplinary division between human and physical geography, the book seeks to reassert the unity of the field through an emphasis on a shared focus on the geographic configuration of things and how and why configuration is important.

      It first examines previous approaches to reestablishing unity, and why they have failed, before moving on to an explanation of fundamental differences in what is being studied and how. The role of configuration looms large in both. This is in the sense of contingency and the idea of emergence, suggesting that reconstruction of unity can proceed through an exchange of models of understanding.

      This book will appeal to those teaching courses or seminars in geographic thought or in the history of geographic thought.



      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Chapter 1- Unity in Diversity

      Chapter 2 - Divergences

      Chapter 3 - How Configuration Matters

      References

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