SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND PSHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
This accessible and engaging text explores the relationship between philosophy, science and physical geography. It addresses an imbalance that exists in opinion, teaching and to a lesser extent research, between a philosophically enriched human geography and a perceived philosophically ignorant physical geography.Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography, challenges the myth that there is a single self-evident scientific method, that can and is applied in a straightforward manner by physical geographers. It demonstrates the variety of alternative philosophical perspectives. Furthermore it emphasizes the difference that the real world geographical context and the geographer make to the study of environmental phenomenon. This includes a consideration of the dynamic relationship between human and physical geography. Finally, it demonstrates the relevance of philosophy for both an understanding of published material and for the design and implementation of studies in physical geography.
SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND PSHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Assunto: GEOCIÊNCIAS
Editora: TAYLOR & FRANCIS BOOKS LTD
ISBN: 9780415279536
EAN: 9780415279536
Ano edição: 2005
Número edição: 1
Número volume: 0
Páginas: 176
Acabamento: Encadernado
Tamanho(cm): 17.00x25.00
Autor:
ROBERT INKPEN
