Applied Geography: A World Perspective by Antoine Bailly, Lay James Gibson
By Antoine Bailly, Lay James Gibson
Applied Geography, a global Perspective reports development in utilized geography in several areas of the realm. It does this in the course of the eyes of a world panel of very popular educational practitioners. The e-book deals new customers at the use of validated ways and explores fascinating new territories. jointly, the members offer a complete photo of utilized geography this present day.
This publication is of relevance to college and graduate scholars within the fields of geography, making plans, public coverage, local technological know-how and different comparable social and behavioural sciences.
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