Alexander B. Murphy is Professor of Geography and Rippey Chair in Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Oregon. He is a leading advocate for the study of Geography at high school and university level, and the recipient of numerous awards for both teaching and research. He is the author of over 90 scholarly articles and 5 books that have been translated widely. He has travelled and conducted research on five continents, and sits on the advisory board of National Geographic magazine.
“This is a wonderful brief guide to the uses of geography as a field of study at a time when it is all too necessary.” John Agnew, UCLA “In a world of increasing specialization, it is crucial to understand the connections between spaces, places, and nature, between war, climate change, and economic inequality. This must-read book provides a riposte to all those who criticize geography as a generalist subject.” Linda McDowell, University of Oxford