Why Geography Matters by Nicholas Crane
A celebration of the vital role of geography in our understanding of the big issues facing humanity and the planet today
[A]n erudite, dark-lit little book by a veteran explorer-broadcaster, distilling a lifetime of thought and travelIt is a hymn to geography, which 'keeps us human' -- Ruth Padel * New Statesman Best Books of 2018 *
Destined to become a classic ... a meticulously researched distillation of the geography and history of our planet -- Nigel Winser * Geographical Magazine *
Destined to become a classic ... a meticulously researched distillation of the geography and history of our planet -- Nigel Winser * Geographical Magazine *
Nicholas Crane is an author, geographer and the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2024 Stanfords Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing. Crane was born in seaside Hastings, grew up in rural Norfolk and learned winter mountaineering in snowy Scotland. Between 2015 and 2018, he was president of the Royal Geographical Society. He is also known for his television work as lead presenter on the BAFTA-winning series Coast, among several others. He has written more than ten books, including The Making of the British Landscape.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474608305 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474608302 |
| Title | Why Geography Matters |
| Author | Nicholas Crane |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2020-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
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