Encyclopaedia of Teaching of Geography (Fundamental Issues in Geography)

by A. Kumar

Overview

Geography is as old as mankind. In the olden days people carried out long journey by land route and sea route. These travellers and conquerors on their return related accounts of their travel in the form of stories or poems. They were also successful in drawing charts and pictures of such travels and they also acquired knowledge about the natural features and physical features of the earth. The description of such journeys always included the description of various rivers, mountains, forests etc. and the difficulties the travellers had to face during their journey. Geography is broad based knowledge of all these things. Thus, the study of Geography influences our lives in all its fields. It is quite useful in economic research, helpful to Town and Country Planners etc. We find that knowledge of geography is important in understanding and acquiring knowledge of various social sciences. We also find that geography occupies, an important place in various fields of life and in syllabi of primary, secondary and higher education. This encyclopaedic work is designed to meet the requirements of students and teachers of geography

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789390392209
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	278
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

The Institute The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is an autonomous non-profit institution registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI, 1850 with its headquarters in Lucknow, U.P.(India). The Institute works mainly in the field of research and training, action oriented works, experimentation, welfare and developmental efforts which are innovative in nature. The Institute seeks to identify and contribute to the solution of the problems of State, National or of International importance. Editorial Board The Editorial Board members are specialists and having expertise in their subject areas with long empirical experience. A team of highly specialised members of ISD has put in their effort in preparing this work.