The future of geography

被引：133
作者：
Thrift, N [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Bristol, Sch Geog Sci, Bristol BS8 1SS, Avon, England
来源：
GEOFORUM | 2002年 / 33卷 / 03期
关键词：
geography; theory; methodology; politics; optimism;
D O I：
10.1016/S0016-7185(02)00019-2
中图分类号：
P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];
学科分类号：
0705 ; 070501 ;
摘要：
This paper is an attempt to assess the current state and future prospects of Geography especially but not only in Britain. It is quasi-polemical and should be read in that spirit. The paper looks first at the notable successes of physical and human geography. It then considers how these successes are being buttressed by current events taking place in the world. Next, the paper considers the main problems that beset geography. Finally, however, the paper ends on another positive note by considering some of the exciting new developments that are now taking place in the discipline which will allow it to relate to more of the many worlds that make up geography's vocation. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：291 / 298
页数：8
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