Applied Geography Principles and Practice An Introduction to Useful Research in Physical, Environmental and Human Geography

Applied Geography offers an invaluable introduction to useful research in physical, environmental and human geography and provides a new focus and reference point for investigating and understanding problem-orientated research. Forty-nine leading experts in the field introduce and explore research which crosses the traditional boundary between physical and human geography. A wide range of key issues and contemporary debates are within the books main sections, which cover: natural and environmental hazards environmental change and management challenges of the human environment techniques of spatial analysis Applied geography is the application of geographic knowledge and skills to identify the nature and causes of social, economic and environmental problems and inform policies which lead to their resolution.Pacione, Michael is the author of 'Applied Geography Principles and Practice An Introduction to Useful Research in Physical, Environmental and Human Geography' with ISBN 9780415214193 and ISBN 041521419X.