Applied Geography: Principles and PracticeApplied Geography offers an invaluable introduction to useful research in physical, environmental and human geography and provides a new focus and reference point for investigating and understanding problem-orientated research. Forty-nine leading experts in the field introduce and explore research which crosses the traditional boundary between physical and human geography. A wide range of key issues and contemporary debates are within the books main sections, which cover: natural and environmental hazards environmental change and management challenges of the human environment techniques of spatial analysis Applied geography is the application of geographic knowledge and skills to identify the nature and causes of social, economic and environmental problems and inform policies which lead to their resolution. |
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... Devon 19.1Diversifying thefarm business into alternative (non agricultural) enterprises 19.2 Speciality food products in Britain: farmhouse cheeses 20.1 Tablas de Daimiel 20.2 Wicken Fen 21.1New retail site on the edge of Lancaster ...
... Devon 19.1Diversifying thefarm business into alternative (non agricultural) enterprises 19.2 Speciality food products in Britain: farmhouse cheeses 20.1 Tablas de Daimiel 20.2 Wicken Fen 21.1New retail site on the edge of Lancaster ...
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... Nottingham 32.1Media images of crime 32.2Reclaiming the streets 33.1 A large modern food store in Morecambe 33.2 A typical suburban 'retail area' in Cardiff 34.1 Traffic congestion in central Glasgow 34.2 Metrolink light rail rapid ...
... Nottingham 32.1Media images of crime 32.2Reclaiming the streets 33.1 A large modern food store in Morecambe 33.2 A typical suburban 'retail area' in Cardiff 34.1 Traffic congestion in central Glasgow 34.2 Metrolink light rail rapid ...
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... 1981–95 33.1 Retail catchment areas 33.2 Relationships between shopping trip purpose and type of retaildestination 33.3 Estimating sales in a large food store using market area analytical methods 33.4Market penetration rates and ...
... 1981–95 33.1 Retail catchment areas 33.2 Relationships between shopping trip purpose and type of retaildestination 33.3 Estimating sales in a large food store using market area analytical methods 33.4Market penetration rates and ...
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| Title | Applied Geography: Principles and Practice |
| Editor | Michael Pacione |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2002 |
| ISBN | 1134672667, 9781134672660 |
| Length | 664 pages |
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