History of French geographical thought

Author: [French] Menière Cai Zongxia
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Publishing Date: 1999-02-01
Features: This book covers the birth of modern French geography, extending to the late 1960s of this century, comprehensively and thoroughly elaborating the entire process of the gestation, formation, evolution, and development of French geographical thought during this period. With convincing arguments, it divides the stages and discusses the characteristics of each period. The article is well-structured, clear in organization, rigorous in form, orderly in detail, well-supported with references, and rich in data. It guides readers to follow the author's perspective, taking a tour of the entire development of French geographical thought. From the 1970s to the present, it was continued by P. Claval, a renowned expert in the history of French geography and a professor at the Sorbonne University.