scholarly journals Ueno, K., Tsubaki, M., and Nakamura, Y. eds.: Introduction to Geography. Foundations of Geography Series 1. Takahashi, H. and Koizumi, T. eds.: Introduction to Physical Geography. Foundations of Geography Series 2. Yagasaki, N., Kagami M. and Furuta, E. eds.: Introduction to Regional Geography. Foundations of Geography Series 3.

2008 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 532-534
Author(s):  
M. Yoshino
2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 780-785
Author(s):  
David R Butler

Antony R. “Tony” Orme passed away on 30 May 2020. Professor Orme was one of the US’ most distinguished geomorphologists and physical geographers. This Classics Revisited piece honors the memory of Professor Tony Orme and examines his classic book Ireland, an outstanding example of a regional geography book with a strong foundation in physical geography.


GEOgraphia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (43) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Ute Wardenga

 No presente artigo serão analisados os textos metódicos e metodológicos fundamentais de Alfred Hettner (1859-1941) publicados no espaço de tempo de 1901 a 1908. Com estes textos Hettner almejava dois objetivos: em primeiro lugar, ele queria dar à Geografia enquanto disciplina então recém-institucionalizada nas universidades alemãs uma posição segura na sistemática das ciências; em segundo lugar, ele pretendia clarificar quais conteúdos, como e por que os mesmos deveriam pertencer a esta nova disciplina. No resultado das análises será mostrado que Hettner conseguiu derivar logicamente – através da mudança da base ontológica – tanto a autonomia como também a unidade da Geografia. O elemento que conecta todos os textos é a perspectiva corológica por ele desenvolvida. Esta encontra-se na base da aquisição e análise de quadros de distribuição, variações e diferenciações espacialmente referenciados e, conforme as ideias de Hettner, deve ser aplicada igualmente na Geografia Física e na Geografia Humana. Na medida em que percebe o “mundo” a partir das lentes desta perspectiva, o geógrafo, segundo a concepção de Hettner, é capaz de constituir uma coleção de fatos científicos autônoma e diferenciável de outras ciências; mas, sobretudo, na medida em que ele aplica os fundamentos da investigação corológica, pode delimitar espaços em diferentes níveis escalares de modo metodologicamente claro e seguro. Palavras-chave: Geografia Regional. Corologia. História e Epistemologia do Pensamento Geográfico. Teoria e Metodologia da Geografia. Alfred Hettner. THE GRADUAL CONSOLIDATION OF HETTNER’S GEOGRAPHY CONSTRUCT: 1901-1908 Abstract: This paper analyzes Hettner’s basic methodical and methodological essays, which were published between 1901 and 1908. With these essays Hettner pursued two goals: firstly, he wanted to give geography a new position in the system of sciences as a subject just now institutionalized at German universities; Second, he wanted to clarify what content should and why should belong to this new discipline. As a result of the analyzes, the paper shows that by shifting the ontological basis Hettner was able to derive logically both the autonomy and the unity of geography and to substantiate it systematically. The connecting element of all essays is the chorological perspective he has developed. It is designed to capture and analyze spatial distribution patterns, variances, and disparities, and according to Hettner’s ideas it should be applied equally in physical geography and human geography. By perceiving “the world” through the lenses of this perspective, the geographer, according to Hettner, is able to constitute an independent sample of scientific facts that can be distinguished from other sciences; Above all, however, by applying the principles of chorological observation, he can delimit spaces at different scale levels in a methodologically reliable and clean manner. Keywords: Regional Geography. Chorology. History e epistemology of geographical Thought. Theory and methodology of Geography. Alfred Hettner. LA GRADUAL CONSOLIDACIÓN DEL CONSTRUCTO DE GEOGRAFÍA DE HETTNER: 1901-1908 Resumen: En este artículo se analizarán los textos metódicos y metodológicos fundamentales de Alfred Hettner (1859-1941) publicados en el espacio de tiempo de 1901 a 1908. Con estos textos Hettner anhelaba dos objetivos: en primer lugar, quería dar a la Geografía como disciplina entonces recién institucionalizada en las universidades alemanas una posición segura en la sistemática de las ciencias; en segundo lugar, pretendía aclarar qué contenidos, cómo y por qué deberían pertenecer a esta nueva disciplina. En el resultado de los análisis se mostrará que Hettner logró derivar lógicamente - a través del cambio de la base ontológica - tanto la autonomía como también la unidad de la Geografía. El elemento que conecta todos los textos es la perspectiva corológica por él desarrollada. Esta se encuentra en la base de la adquisición y análisis de cuadros de distribución, variaciones y diferenciaciones espacialmente referenciadas y, según las ideas de Hettner, debe aplicarse igualmente en la Geografía Física y la Geografía Humana. En la medida en que percibe el “mundo” a partir de las lentes de esta perspectiva, el geógrafo, según la concepción de Hettner, es capaz de constituir una colección de hechos científicos autónoma y diferenciable de otras ciencias; pero sobre todo en la medida en que aplica los fundamentos de la investigación corológica, puede delimitar espacios en diferentes niveles escalares de modo metodológicamente claro y seguro. Palabras clave: Geografía Regional. Corología. Historia y Epistemología del Pensamiento Geográfico. Teoría y Metodología de la Geografía. Alfred Hettner. 


Author(s):  
Karel Kirchner ◽  
Lucie Kubalíková ◽  
Franišek Kuda ◽  
Marek Havlíček

Within the development of new regional geography, the role of human geographic research in the study of regions is emphasized. Regional uniqueness, a consciousness of belonging to a particular region and regional identity also play an important role in the definition of regions. However, physical geography disciplines, e.g. geomorphology, can also contribute to the knowledge of these aspects with regard to the definition of regions. Currently, within the framework of geomorphology, attention is paid to the diversity of anthropogenic landforms. The knowledge and evaluation of these anthropogenic landforms, which are an important part of the historical elements of the landscape and are also referred to as cultural artefacts of the landscape, enables to supplement the cultural-historical values of the region and to specify the cultural identity of the region. On the example of sites – Staré Hradisko and Hostýn – we will present the specifics of secondary geodiversity with respect to the cultural identity of the sites.


2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 674-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen C. Hiner ◽  
Christi G. Townsend ◽  
Brendan L. Lavy

Harm de Blij was one of the most influential scholars in the field of geography. Few modern geographers have accomplished more to advance a public appreciation for the field. He was known primarily for his work in geopolitics, regional geography, and environmental geography, and he published well over 100 articles and books on these subjects. He was also known for his love of fine wine. In 1983, de Blij published Wine: A Geographic Appreciation, a groundbreaking book and bestseller, which, in part, set the stage for the study of the geography of wine and viticulture. This paper examines de Blij’s 1983 tome, including a brief examination of the political, economic, and cultural elements of wine geography followed by a focused discussion of the book’s influence on the physical geography of viticulture. Ultimately, this paper considers the impact and legacy of Wine: A Geographic Appreciation, a classic in physical geography, as the subfield of wine geography continues to develop.


GEOgraphia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (43) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Ute Wardenga

 No presente artigo serão analisados os textos metódicos e metodológicos fundamentais de Alfred Hettner (1859-1941) publicados no espaço de tempo de 1901 a 1908. Com estes textos Hettner almejava dois objetivos: em primeiro lugar, ele queria dar à Geografia enquanto disciplina então recém-institucionalizada nas universidades alemãs uma posição segura na sistemática das ciências; em segundo lugar, ele pretendia clarificar quais conteúdos, como e por que os mesmos deveriam pertencer a esta nova disciplina. No resultado das análises será mostrado que Hettner conseguiu derivar logicamente – através da mudança da base ontológica – tanto a autonomia como também a unidade da Geografia. O elemento que conecta todos os textos é a perspectiva corológica por ele desenvolvida. Esta encontra-se na base da aquisição e análise de quadros de distribuição, variações e diferenciações espacialmente referenciados e, conforme as ideias de Hettner, deve ser aplicada igualmente na Geografia Física e na Geografia Humana. Na medida em que percebe o “mundo” a partir das lentes desta perspectiva, o geógrafo, segundo a concepção de Hettner, é capaz de constituir uma coleção de fatos científicos autônoma e diferenciável de outras ciências; mas, sobretudo, na medida em que ele aplica os fundamentos da investigação corológica, pode delimitar espaços em diferentes níveis escalares de modo metodologicamente claro e seguro. Palavras-chave: Geografia Regional. Corologia. História e Epistemologia do Pensamento Geográfico. Teoria e Metodologia da Geografia. Alfred Hettner. THE GRADUAL CONSOLIDATION OF HETTNER’S GEOGRAPHY CONSTRUCT: 1901-1908 Abstract: This paper analyzes Hettner’s basic methodical and methodological essays, which were published between 1901 and 1908. With these essays Hettner pursued two goals: firstly, he wanted to give geography a new position in the system of sciences as a subject just now institutionalized at German universities; Second, he wanted to clarify what content should and why should belong to this new discipline. As a result of the analyzes, the paper shows that by shifting the ontological basis Hettner was able to derive logically both the autonomy and the unity of geography and to substantiate it systematically. The connecting element of all essays is the chorological perspective he has developed. It is designed to capture and analyze spatial distribution patterns, variances, and disparities, and according to Hettner’s ideas it should be applied equally in physical geography and human geography. By perceiving “the world” through the lenses of this perspective, the geographer, according to Hettner, is able to constitute an independent sample of scientific facts that can be distinguished from other sciences; Above all, however, by applying the principles of chorological observation, he can delimit spaces at different scale levels in a methodologically reliable and clean manner. Keywords: Regional Geography. Chorology. History e epistemology of geographical Thought. Theory and methodology of Geography. Alfred Hettner. LA GRADUAL CONSOLIDACIÓN DEL CONSTRUCTO DE GEOGRAFÍA DE HETTNER: 1901-1908 Resumen: En este artículo se analizarán los textos metódicos y metodológicos fundamentales de Alfred Hettner (1859-1941) publicados en el espacio de tiempo de 1901 a 1908. Con estos textos Hettner anhelaba dos objetivos: en primer lugar, quería dar a la Geografía como disciplina entonces recién institucionalizada en las universidades alemanas una posición segura en la sistemática de las ciencias; en segundo lugar, pretendía aclarar qué contenidos, cómo y por qué deberían pertenecer a esta nueva disciplina. En el resultado de los análisis se mostrará que Hettner logró derivar lógicamente - a través del cambio de la base ontológica - tanto la autonomía como también la unidad de la Geografía. El elemento que conecta todos los textos es la perspectiva corológica por él desarrollada. Esta se encuentra en la base de la adquisición y análisis de cuadros de distribución, variaciones y diferenciaciones espacialmente referenciadas y, según las ideas de Hettner, debe aplicarse igualmente en la Geografía Física y la Geografía Humana. En la medida en que percibe el “mundo” a partir de las lentes de esta perspectiva, el geógrafo, según la concepción de Hettner, es capaz de constituir una colección de hechos científicos autónoma y diferenciable de otras ciencias; pero sobre todo en la medida en que aplica los fundamentos de la investigación corológica, puede delimitar espacios en diferentes niveles escalares de modo metodológicamente claro y seguro. Palabras clave: Geografía Regional. Corología. Historia y Epistemología del Pensamiento Geográfico. Teoría y Metodología de la Geografía. Alfred Hettner. 


2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-340
Author(s):  
Dejana Jakovljevic

The paper represents a review of the monograph entitled ?The Geography of Serbia-Nature, People, Economy?, published in the scope of ?World Regional Geography Book Series? by the Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The aim of the review is to present a prominent monograph of international significance to the scientific community and broader readership. The monograph contains all aspects of physical geography, demography, and regional development as well as related disciplines including historical and geopolitical context, and economy.


2019 ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
V. P. Chichagov

Academician A. A. Grigoriev was the acknowledged creator of the theory of physical-geographical process, of the role of the ratio of heat and moisture in the formation of vegetation zones of the Earth, many theoretical issues of physical geography, etc. At the beginning of his scientific activity, A. A. Grigoriev was a talented geomorphologist. His scientific interests were unusually broad, he developed the theory and practice of physical geography, regional geography, paleogeography, economic geography, climatology and geomorphology, history of science. He was a talented geomorphologist and prominent organizer of geomorphological science in our country in the first half of the 20th century.


Geografie ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-247
Author(s):  
Václav Král

One of the most prominent Czech geographers, J. Demek, celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary on August 14, 1990. The paper evaluates and appreciates his work focussed before all on geomorphology, physical geography, geographical theory and regional geography. A list of his most important works is attached.


2021 ◽  
Vol 704 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-122
Author(s):  
Ioannis Kotoulas

The British geographer Sir Halford John Mackinder (1861–1947) is considered a key figure in the formulation of Classical Geopolitics, a disciple developed out of Geography and emphasizing the relation of geographical data and power distribution in international relations. Mackinder’s work includes original contributions to the fields of Geography, especially Physical Geography and Regional Geography, with special illuminations on Orography. Mackinder himself participated in field explorations in Eastern Africa. Mackinder’s terminology and thematic loci, such as the ‘pivot area’/ ‘Heartland’ and ‘World-Island’ formed the basis for Classical Geopolitics as a distinct methodological view and influenced many writers; through their elaboration Mackinder’s views contributed to the geostrategic outlook of Western powers after WWII. The article presents a complete Bibliography of Mackinder’s work with full documentation and shows the development and evolution of Mackinder’s scholarly thoughts and interests over time. Mackinder was a prolific writer; in total, he wrote 17 books and monographs, six syllabi for university purposes, 73 articles including his reports on the development of Geography at Oxford University and his field reports, as well as two Prologues in other writers’ books, nine newspaper opinion articles, eight speeches and addresses during special events of academia and 27 discussions and reviews of other writers’ work. He also contributed to five orographical maps.


2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Somerville
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