A Dictionary Of Geography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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For students, educators, and curious minds alike, A Dictionary of Geography by W. G. Moore stands as an authoritative and indispensable reference work that brings the vast and complex world of geographical terminology into sharp, accessible focus. This comprehensive volume defines and clarifies hundreds of terms spanning physical geography, human geography, cartography, climatology, and geomorphology, presenting each entry with precision and clarity that reflects Moore's deep command of the discipline. Whether navigating concepts of erosion and tectonic activity or untangling the nuances of urban morphology and economic geography, the reader is guided with confident, scholarly authority. First published as part of the iconic Penguin Reference series, this compact yet remarkably thorough dictionary illustrates the post-war era's democratisation of knowledge — making specialist academic vocabulary available to a broad, general readership. Moore's writing style is economical and exact, stripping away ambiguity to deliver definitions that are both scientifically rigorous and readily understandable. A cornerstone of geographical education for decades, this volume remains a testament to the enduring value of well-crafted reference literature — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of the world's landscape they had previously misunderstood.
Author: W. G. Moore
Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For students, educators, and curious minds alike, A Dictionary of Geography by W. G. Moore stands as an authoritative and indispensable reference work that brings the vast and complex world of geographical terminology into sharp, accessible focus. This comprehensive volume defines and clarifies hundreds of terms spanning physical geography, human geography, cartography, climatology, and geomorphology, presenting each entry with precision and clarity that reflects Moore's deep command of the discipline. Whether navigating concepts of erosion and tectonic activity or untangling the nuances of urban morphology and economic geography, the reader is guided with confident, scholarly authority. First published as part of the iconic Penguin Reference series, this compact yet remarkably thorough dictionary illustrates the post-war era's democratisation of knowledge — making specialist academic vocabulary available to a broad, general readership. Moore's writing style is economical and exact, stripping away ambiguity to deliver definitions that are both scientifically rigorous and readily understandable. A cornerstone of geographical education for decades, this volume remains a testament to the enduring value of well-crafted reference literature — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of the world's landscape they had previously misunderstood.