Foundation of geography
By: by D. M. Preece and H. R. B. Wood.
Contributors: Wood, Harold Raymond Broadhurst, joint author.
Edition: 17th ed.
Series: Modern geography series,
Publisher: University Tutorial Press
Published: 1971
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 348
Subjects: Geography.
First sentence: The importance of "human" geography is obvious, but every teacher of geography realises that unless he teaches the physical basis of his subject, unless he makes clear the general principles, his presentation of Regional Geography cannot be really effective. Foundations of Geography represents an attempt to gather together those essentials of world study upon which a satisfactory presentation of the subject must rest.
Very careful attention has been given to the illustrations and diagrams, and to the introductory study of Ordnance Maps. An insert map of part of the South Downs has been taken from the Seventh Series sheets of this area, and a key plate of symbols of the Two-and-a-half-inch Map has also been included.
For the Seventeenth Edition the whole of the text has been carefully revised and Chapters XVI1I-XXI have received particular attention, with the incorporation of the latest available data.
Description: Foundations of Geography was originally written by the late Miss D. M. Preece, one of the most outstanding teachers of geography in schools, in collaboration with Mr H. R. B. Wood. The Second Edition was revised by Mr W. Hannah of Crewe County Grammar School, and the Third and subsequent Editions have been prepared by Dr L. J. M. Coleby.
The book is the first of a series of eight volumes issued under the general title " Modern Geography Series" and meets the needs of pupils preparing for the General Certificate of Education at the Ordinary Level, and other examinations of similar standard. It provides a complete course in general geography, and also forms a companion volume to the regional books.
Notes: A set of 25 full-frame 35 mm colour slides in 2" x 2" cardmounts is available.