A Dictionary of Geography

by Susan Mayhew

With more than 6,400 entries on all aspects of human and physical geography, the latest edition of the classic Dictionary of Geography provides up-to-date coverage of a field as wide as the world itself. It ranges across cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development, and comprehensively treats fast-changing topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and aerial differentiation. Readers will find entries on economic geography, recent developments in geopolitics, and the geography of finance as well as entries related to globalization and the anti-globalization movement, landscape restoration, the digital divide, and issues of governance. Feature panels offer in-depth information on such key areas as the history of geography, demographic transition, and central place theory. The Factfinder appendix, which provides key economic and population statistics for nearly forty countries, has been brought fully up to date. This edition also recommends web links that can be found on the regularly updated Dictionary of Geography companion website.

Paperback

First published June 19, 1997

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the age of internet and online collaborative encyclopedias, what is the point of having a geography dictionary? Those who have to use English and master certain notions of geography will find here a practical and useful book.
Practical, this dictionary is with more than 3000 short, precise definitions that can be found easily. On the other hand, these definitions incorporate the latest bibliographic references.
Useful, this book is useful when you have to use English, because it is written only in English, and this is normal since it is intended for an English-speaking audience.
We can add the usual advantages of a book or a dictionary over the Internet: the ability to browse through, discover other notions, and especially to be read on a screen.
In short, it's a simple, effective dictionary, in a nutshell: useful.

[Sarah]

Mayhew, S. A Dictionary of Geography. (2015). Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press.

Citation by: Sarah Clement

Type of Reference: Dictionary- Geography

Call Number: G63 .M39 2015

Content/Scope: Includes geographical definitions and terminology of not only physical geography, but cultural geography as well. Includes maps and illustrations. Included are a Factfinder appendix and weblinks.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: There have been several editions of this published, most recently being 2015. It is published by Oxford University Press, a reputable source.

Arrangement/Presentation: Alphabetically arranged, with definitions ranging om 50-100 words.

Relation to other works: Easy to use, would be a good addition to a school library since it is a trusted resource, detailing information on topics such as cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, and industry. Great value.

Accessibility/Diversity: Can be accessed as an e-book.

Cost: $15.16

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