Alastair Bonnett is professor of geography at Newcastle University and a travel writer. His books have been translated into nineteen languages and include Unruly Places; Beyond the Map; The Geography of Nostalgia; and An Uncommon Atlas. His most recent books are The Age of Islands, Multiracism, and How to be Original. Alastair lives in Newcastle, UK.
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Preface Chapter 1. Introduction Why What is Geography? Chapter 2: Order and Power: To Know the World I Introduction Ordering the World Modern Geography: The World of Trade and Nations Whose Geography? Conclusion Chapter 3: People and Nature: To Know the World II Introduction Our Environment Changes, Challenges, and Defenses The Systems of Nature Conclusion Chapter 4: Urbanization and Mobility Introduction Presenting the City Urban Critics Mobilities Conclusion Chapter 5: Doing Geography Introduction To Explore To Connect To Map To Engage Geography, Children and Freedom: A Plea Chapter 6: Institutionalizing Geography Introduction Specialist Institutions Geography's Popular Institutions Conclusion Chapter 7: Future Geographies Introduction Surviving and Thriving Diverse Geographies Digital and Virtual Geographies Astrogeography: Other Worlds, New Comparisons, and New Conflicts Conclusions: A Planet of Geographers Postscript: What is Geography? Notes Bibliography About the Author Index