2nd Edition
Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography
256 Pages
37 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
254 Pages
37 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
256 Pages
37 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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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 empty physical geography.
The text challenges the myth that there is a single self-evident scientific method... Read more
1. Ideas, Change and Stability in Physical Geography 2. The Nature of Reality 3. Entities and Classification 4. Forms of Explanation 5. Probing Reality 6. The Field 7. Systems: The Framework for Physcial Geography? 8. Change and Complexity 9. Modelling 10. Physical Geography and Societies
Biography
Rob Inkpen is a Principal Lecturer in Geography at the University of Portsmouth. He has research interests in stone and rock weathering and the philosophy of physical geography.
Graham Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Portsmouth. He has research interests in Quaternary climate and sea-level change.
'This book provides an insightful perspective on how understandings that have emerged from geomorphology are influenced by what its adherents believe and the way they comprehend reality. It is in this context that Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography should find an appreciative audience'. - Annals of the Association of American Geographers
