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Projections And Perceptions-Editorial Comments. Term Papers Or Theses Or Whatever Without Chaos, John F. Lounsbury
Projections And Perceptions-Editorial Comments. Term Papers Or Theses Or Whatever Without Chaos, John F. Lounsbury
The Geographical Bulletin
Most geography students at the college level will become involved in a research project of some sort at some time in their academic careers. There are several ways that this might occur. For example, there are term papers for specific courses and senior theses at the undergraduate level, and pressure problems, master's theses and Ph.D. dissertations at the graduate level. Further, on occasions students will prepare research papers to be given at a meeting of a professional society or to be submitted to a professional or semi-professional journal for publication. Also, graduate students may write proposals for funding or to …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
The Establishment Of Turf Farming In Tsukuba City, Japan, Atsushi Onodera, Shizue Kamikihara, Takehiro Morimoto
The Establishment Of Turf Farming In Tsukuba City, Japan, Atsushi Onodera, Shizue Kamikihara, Takehiro Morimoto
The Geographical Bulletin
Formative processes of a turf producing region are examined in Tsukuba City, the leading turf producing area in Japan. Turf production in Tsukuba City is carried out together by turf traders and landscape gardeners. Due to the urbanization of Tsukuba City, almost all farms are now operated part time. Since even elderly farmers can easily produce turf, turf production has become a widely accepted activity. Moreover, a golf course construction boom has lead to a greater demand in turf production and to high prices of turf.
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 36-1 Complete Issue
Farm Chemicals As Indicators Of Sediment Sources In Iowa Rivers, Edward N. Nealson, George P. Malanson
Farm Chemicals As Indicators Of Sediment Sources In Iowa Rivers, Edward N. Nealson, George P. Malanson
The Geographical Bulletin
Determination of the source of sediment in rivers and streams is important in order to effectively implement a program to reduce its concentration. This project uses agricultural chemicals as indicators of current sources of sediment from farm fields in the Cedar River, Iowa watershed. We hypothesized that the relations of sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous yields to precipitation would indicate whether sediment originated from erosion of fields or from channel bank erosion of floodplains. The changes in sediment, nitrate, and phosphorus in the channel in response to rainfall events were determined. In simple regressions, all three variables have similar slopes when …
Agricultural Drought Mitigation In Carroll County, Maryland, Teresa Kaltenbacher
Agricultural Drought Mitigation In Carroll County, Maryland, Teresa Kaltenbacher
The Geographical Bulletin
Carroll County, with its longstanding tradition in agriculture, has had many past experiences with drought. This paper examines drought as it pertains to the farming community in the county. Precipitation statistics for the past 30 years are analyzed in context of the drought occurring in the summer of 1991. Crop loss and the subsequent implementation of federal emergency relief programs by the administering agencies within Carroll County are investigated and an assessment of their overall effectiveness is determined. Various coping strategies and perceptions of drought on an individual level are explored based on a field interview with a Carroll County …
The Urban Surface Of Shanghai Proper, Li Jinan, Tao Kanghua
The Urban Surface Of Shanghai Proper, Li Jinan, Tao Kanghua
The Geographical Bulletin
Based on data from aerial photographs the form, material component, and structure of the urban surface of Shanghai Proper are quantitatively mapped, classified, and analyzed. Relationships between the characteristic of the land cover and urban problems are identified. Urban surfaces include natural features such as open water and culture surfaces such as tile roofs, and concrete surfaces. A quantitative analysis of the land cover reveals the historical development of Shanghai and the emergence of an urban basin with the taller buildings at the perimeter, not in the central city. The study also reveals sections of the city where natural hazards …
Projections And Perceptions-Editoria Comments. Places, Daniel Jacobson
Projections And Perceptions-Editoria Comments. Places, Daniel Jacobson
The Geographical Bulletin
I grew up in Newark, New Jersey. I loved its streets and its people. I loved the public schools, the No. 13 trolley that carried passengers down Clinton Avenue to the downtown area, to Bamberger's, Hahnes' and Kresge's, to the Newark Museum and especially the public library. For eighteen or more years I had never been outside of New Jersey or New York, but in the library I found the world. And I could float in my imagination to the Indian sub-continent, to China and Japan, to the great European capitals, to Oceania and beyond. I found a great fascination …
Youth Soccer In The United States, Alessandrea C. Handley, Cathy C. Handley, Hope E. Handley, Lawrence M. Handley, Lawrence R. Handley, Nathanial S. Handley
Youth Soccer In The United States, Alessandrea C. Handley, Cathy C. Handley, Hope E. Handley, Lawrence M. Handley, Lawrence R. Handley, Nathanial S. Handley
The Geographical Bulletin
There are four million youth playing soccer in the United States and its growth rate of 1300 percent between 1975 and 1988 make it the fast growing sport in America. In every state, soccer reaches the youth from ages 4 to 19. Texas and California lead the nation in the number of youth playing the sport. Not only a sport for boys, soccer is one of the most popular sports for girls in the country. This paper examines and discusses the distribution of youth soccer across the U.S. during the years 1975-1988. Distributions based on race, per capita income, sex …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 37-2 Complete Issue
The Work Of Strangers: A Survey Of International Labour Migration By Peter Stalker., C. Nicholas Raphael
The Work Of Strangers: A Survey Of International Labour Migration By Peter Stalker., C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
As recently as the late 1980s, the migration of workers across international boundaries was a relatively minor phenomenon. Today however, the migration of workers across such boundaries as well as intercontinental movement is one of the most striking geographical aspects of the globalization of the world economy. The global landscape has developed some remarkable new economic and political features in recent years. As noted by the author-from Eastern Europe, to the Pacific Rim, to the United States-Mexican border-a reshaping of territories and alliances along with shifts of economic power have been redirecting many international flows of money, goods and most …
Improving Rail Resources: The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor Upgrade, A. Stroup
Improving Rail Resources: The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor Upgrade, A. Stroup
The Geographical Bulletin
The Detroit-Chicago Rail Corridor was awarded federal high-speed rail designation in October, 1992. This designation was the end result of a 22-year Amtrak/State of Michigan partnership created to improve the corridor's infrastructure and performance. Portions of the corridor are now able to support train speeds of up to 110 mph due to improvements to trackage and safety devices, and the elimination of some grade crossings. Facility improvements along with the infrastructure improvements have been responsible for the nearly 170 percent increase in annual corridor ridership since 1970. The continued commitment of numerous agencies has ensured that the Detroit-Chicago Corridor is …
News From The Chapters 1994-1995, C. Nicholas Raphael
News From The Chapters 1994-1995, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Alpha Chapter did an excellent job promoting geography this year. With 27 active members this was easy to do. We had several big projects that we took on. One was the restoration of the ISU Nature Trail which has been defunct for 10 years. The members enjoyed this outdoor project, picking up trash, old furniture and clearing the path. This project will continue to be on-going. We hope to write a selfguided tour book, create lesson plans for the local school teachers and add picnic tables and rebuild markers and signs. Our second project was to contact a local school …
The Catch Effort Of Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) On South Caicos, British West Indies, Edward J. Burge Jr
The Catch Effort Of Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) On South Caicos, British West Indies, Edward J. Burge Jr
The Geographical Bulletin
The spiny lobster, Panulirus argus, which inhabits bank around South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, is the most economically important crustacean in the Caribbean region. In recent years concern regarding overfishing has become prominent. In this study 46 boat loads of specimens, with catches derived from 11 fishing sites were surveyed for data sets including size, sex, and amount from each site. The catch-per-unit effort calculated for each site revealed that individual diving ability and ease of harvest were the greatest determinants for choice of fishing site. Environmental conditions of spiny lobster habitats; such as, water depth and direction of …
Temporal And Spatial Changes In Beaver Pond Locations, Eastern Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A., Ross K. Meentemeyer, David R. Butler
Temporal And Spatial Changes In Beaver Pond Locations, Eastern Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A., Ross K. Meentemeyer, David R. Butler
The Geographical Bulletin
Sequential aerial photographs from 1966, 1973, 1984, and 1991 were used to map the number and distribution of beaver ponds in a portion of eastern Glacier National Park, Montana. The most stable ponds were located on deltaic environments. Ponds located on intermittent streams were somewhat less stable. A general equilibrium of pond number and site location exists in the study area throughoutthe 25-year period. This result contrasts with those from historical studies in eastern and central North America, where beaver populations at the turn of the century had probably been much lower than in Glacier National Park.
Tuan's Topophilia: The Making Of A Citation Classic, Dean Sinclair
Tuan's Topophilia: The Making Of A Citation Classic, Dean Sinclair
The Geographical Bulletin
First published in 1974, Yi-Fu Tuan's work Topophilia has become one of the most cited works in human geography. Using the method of citation analysis and data from the Citation Indexes, this paper explores the frequency of Topophilia's inclusion as a reference in scholarly literature. A temporal trend is identified, which indicates that citation to Topophilia rose in the late 1970s, dropped in the early 1980s, but rose again in the late 1980s. Within journals, the references to Topophilia by geographers has declined since the 1980s while citations in literature in the humanities has increased since the late 1980s. A …
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comments: Learning For The New World Of Work Through Geographic Inquiry, A. David Hill
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comments: Learning For The New World Of Work Through Geographic Inquiry, A. David Hill
The Geographical Bulletin
As students of geography, you should know that many of the competencies you will need for the world of work can be learned with geography instruction that is issues-based and inquiry-oriented. With this kind of teaching and learning, you see that what goes on in your classes is directly linked to what goes on in the real world. This learning can help you appreciate what John Dewey, the great American philosopher, believed: Education is not merely preparation for life but life itself. Indeed, it is crucial that you believe that learning is one of your most important responsibilities, and that …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
The Human Geography Of Ireland, By James H. Johnson, James R. Mcdonald
The Human Geography Of Ireland, By James H. Johnson, James R. Mcdonald
The Geographical Bulletin
This is undoubtedly the best book on Ireland to appear for some time; it could easily be used as a textbook on the ge - ography of the island. Much of its success stems, oddly enough, from the fact that its author, though of Irish descent, has spent much of his adult life else - where (he teaches at the University of Lancaster, England), thus providing himself with the sort of calm detachment required to understand the often inexplicable turnings of this troubled island. Underlying any comprehension of Ireland (in any century) is its intricate, bitter relationship with Great Britain, …
Volume 37-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 37-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 37-1 Complete Issue
The Effect Of Meteorological Conditions On Fly Ball Distances In North American Major League Baseball Games, Mark D. Kraft, Brent R. Skeeter
The Effect Of Meteorological Conditions On Fly Ball Distances In North American Major League Baseball Games, Mark D. Kraft, Brent R. Skeeter
The Geographical Bulletin
This study examines the effect of meteorological conditions on the flight of baseballs hit in North American major league baseball games. Statistical analyses are used to relate game-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction data to the flight distance of every fair fly ball hit in non-domed stadiums during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Results indicate that temperature is the most important meteorological variable affecting fly ball distances at most stadiums. The effect of wind speed and direction varies in different stadiums, with surprising influences at certain stadiums. The results of this study may be strategically valuable to managers …
The Renaming Of A Tennessee Region, John Morgan, Leonard W. Brinkman
The Renaming Of A Tennessee Region, John Morgan, Leonard W. Brinkman
The Geographical Bulletin
The northeastern section of Tennessee has been known as Upper East Tennessee since the 1840s. During the last few years, however, a new regional label, Northeast Tennessee, has been promoted as a more appropriate regional name. The push for a shift from the use of Upper East Tennessee to Northeast Tennessee has been spearheaded by agencies whose missions are to increase tourism and to attract new industry in the region. The local medianewspapers, radio, and television-have played key roles in the renaming process. Although there is some opposition to the new name, a campaign to designate the region as Northeast …
The Elderly Return-Migration In The United States: Role Of Place Attributes And Individual Characteristics In Destination Choice, Rshood M. Khraif
The Elderly Return-Migration In The United States: Role Of Place Attributes And Individual Characteristics In Destination Choice, Rshood M. Khraif
The Geographical Bulletin
The return migration of the aged is analyzed using a logit model that integrates selected place attributes (i.e., climate, living costs, and health services), distance to the state of birth, and several personal characteristics (i.e., gender, marital status, age, and income). A five-percent Publ ic Use Microdata sample of the 1980 Census of the United States of America is utilized in this paper. Results indicate that a recently retired elderly person is likely to select his/ her place (state) of birth if it has a pleasant climate and low living costs. Also the less wealthy and single people are more …
Place And Cultural Identity Among Guatemalan Indians: "The Fragility Of Goodness", Edward Davis
Place And Cultural Identity Among Guatemalan Indians: "The Fragility Of Goodness", Edward Davis
The Geographical Bulletin
Place experience may be more important to culture groups in war-torn and impoverished countries than to those in stable, developed regions. There is evidence from diverse sources that place experiences are directly relevant to the distinct Indian identities found within Guatemala's western highlands. Individual municipios often are distinct in their clothing, language and attachment to the land. A rereading of ethnographies gathered during the last few decades, along with new survey data, suggest that place and identity are strongly linked, possibly in part as a response to a history of violence and oppression in the region.
Editorial Comments: Why Are You A Geographer?, Yi-Fu Tuan
Editorial Comments: Why Are You A Geographer?, Yi-Fu Tuan
The Geographical Bulletin
Many geographers have been asked this question, and I perhaps more than most because I am a special kind of human geographer, one who has published books with such titles as Dominance and Affection and Passing Strange and Wonderful, which do not sound like those that a geography professor will assign. To the question, then, I have three answers, each suited to a different level of the questioner's sophistication and seriousness. At a party, when people are more interested in not spilling Pepsi on their coat than anything truly intellectual, my reply goes like this. " I traveled a lot …
The Age Of Light: An Overview Of Arab Geography In The Middle Ages, Elizabeth A. Gutierrez
The Age Of Light: An Overview Of Arab Geography In The Middle Ages, Elizabeth A. Gutierrez
The Geographical Bulletin
The Medieval Arab world was a time of curiosity and inquiry, and many contributions to the knowledge of the earth were made during this period. Scientific study was strongly encouraged by many of the caliphate leaders. For this reason, we can call this period the "Age of Light." In contrast, many scientific studies during the " Dark Ages" of Medieval Europe were hindered by the Christian Church. Unfortunately, many Western scholarly accounts of the Middle Ages ignore the writings of Arab geographers. This study highlights the findings and theoretical underpinnings of selected Medieval Arab geographical works. It also discusses why …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Volume 38-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 38-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 38-1 Complete Issue
The Canyon Revisited-A Rephotography Of The Grand Canyon 1923/1991, By Donald L. Baars And Rex C. Buchanan, Allen Cichanski
The Canyon Revisited-A Rephotography Of The Grand Canyon 1923/1991, By Donald L. Baars And Rex C. Buchanan, Allen Cichanski
The Geographical Bulletin
What an interesting and remarkable little book based on a very clever premiseto duplicate as closely as possible in 1991 the extensive photographic record of the 1923, Birdseye-USGS Expedition through the Grand Canyon. From the time of the first expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1868 by John Wesley Powell until 1923, only 29 explorers had endured the hardships of boat travel down the Colorado through the full length of the Canyon. A far greater number of climbers have reached the summit of Mt. Everest as of today! Are there many or even any places left on Earth today that …