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Full-Text Articles in Geography
Teaching Geographic Information Systems In Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology Curricula, William A. Sprinsky
Teaching Geographic Information Systems In Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology Curricula, William A. Sprinsky
The Geographical Bulletin
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming the norm in engineering, designing and building activities. In the Civil Engineering Technology program at Pennsylvania College of Technology emphasizing surveying, we think GIS provides an excellent example of the use of some basic tools. We teach the GIS "tool" during the second semester, in CET122, Topographic Drawing and Cartography, using Intergraph because of its flexibility in acceptance of data in a number of differing formats. First, we used a part of a municipal database from Knoxville, TN, that supports a project to widen a downtown street, for which there is a unique solution. …
Geography And Environmental Management Self-Assessment Collection: A Self-Assessment Package For Gis, Krystyna Brown
Geography And Environmental Management Self-Assessment Collection: A Self-Assessment Package For Gis, Krystyna Brown
The Geographical Bulletin
Geography and Environmental Management Self-Assessment Collection (GEMSAC), endeavours to bring selfassessment and speedier independent learning to large numbers of students This interactive computer-based package was devised to give students taking an introduction Geographical Information System course (GIS) the opportunity to measure their progress and obtain immediate feedback. Geographic Information Systems draw from many disciplines and techniques and so require a great deal of diverse knowledge, even at a basic level. In addition to this particular consideration the challenge was to reach large groups of students having varied educational backgrounds and skills. The success of GEMSAC depends on students getting ready …
Geographer At Work, Robert Jameson
Geographer At Work, Robert Jameson
The Geographical Bulletin
ROUTE TO THE JOB: " I had just finished an MA in music theory composition in 1980, and had originally intended to get a doctorate in music. Thinking that professional jobs in music and full time teaching positions would be difficult to find, I chose to work on a (second) masters degree in a science related discipline. The reason I chose Physical Geography was because: 1) this is a concentration where I had already received a second undergraduate major; 2) the discipline is a dynamic subject area which included many courses which interested me; and 3) this is an area …
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comment: Geographic Seeing Eyes: Mind And Lens, Barbara A. Weightman
Projections And Perceptions Editorial Comment: Geographic Seeing Eyes: Mind And Lens, Barbara A. Weightman
The Geographical Bulletin
What kind of camera do you use? How do you get those "people shots"? These are only two of many questions I am asked regarding slide photography. A geographic photo- one showing patterns, relationships, characteristics, and so on-is much more a product of the geographic mind than ofthe camera lens. The type of camera you possess is a small part of the equation for good "geographic photography." Of course it is nice to have wide angle and zoom lenses: much photographic equipment is loaded with "bells and whistles." You can even purchase a multi-pocketed jacket to hold them all. However, …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Volume 42-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 42-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 42-1 Complete Issue
People And Pixels: Linking Remote Sensing And Social Science. Edited By Dianaliverman, Emilio F. Moran, Ronald R.Rindfuss, And Paul C. Stern, James D. Lowry, Jr.
People And Pixels: Linking Remote Sensing And Social Science. Edited By Dianaliverman, Emilio F. Moran, Ronald R.Rindfuss, And Paul C. Stern, James D. Lowry, Jr.
The Geographical Bulletin
At the heart ofthe recent debate within the Association of American Geographers concerning the format an? cont~nt of its two journals is the eclectic and interdisciplinary nature of the field of geography. As long as geography has been a component of American academe geographers have wrestled with "The Nature of Geography" (Hartshorne 1939) and "The Circumference of Geography" (Fenneman 1919) (i.e., the definition of the discipline). Today the debate has largely returned to Fenneman's "Circumference" in that many, if not most, geographers feel more akin to academicians in other fields than to other geographers. Thus, the social geographer, for example, …
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction By Tor Bernhardsen, John Wiley And Sons, Sharolyn Anderson
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction By Tor Bernhardsen, John Wiley And Sons, Sharolyn Anderson
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Adopting the perspective of Jack Dan - germond that " . .. most of the problems with rea l GIS now have more to do with the people and the procedures they use ... than with computer hardware and software", Tor Bernhardsen continues with the philosophy that GIS is funda - mentally plagued not by technical but hu - man and organizational problems. In this, the second edition of h is Norweg ian text originally published in 1989, Bernhardsen presents an introductory text directed more toward those individuals who apply GIS technology, than those who would develop it. As such, …
A Comparison Of Clustering Techniques Using Biogeographical Data, Lisa M. Dechano
A Comparison Of Clustering Techniques Using Biogeographical Data, Lisa M. Dechano
The Geographical Bulletin
Geographers and ecologists frequently employ clustering methods to achieve meaningful ecological groups based on similarity measures. Four popular clustering techniques, and resulting similarities and differences produced by each method when applied to biogeographical data are reviewed. Data were collected and classified within a riparian site on a mid-river island in a tornadodamaged area of northwestern Pennsylvania and on upland sites on either side of the river. Results illustrate that similar environmental clusters are produced by the four methods under investigation. However, more complex relationships between upland sites and the riparian sites also emerged that would not have been discovered had …
Inter-Country Child Adoptionand The World Wide Web, James A. Tyner, Erik V. Parker
Inter-Country Child Adoptionand The World Wide Web, James A. Tyner, Erik V. Parker
The Geographical Bulletin
Communication technologies, and especially the advent of the World Wide Web, are changing the geographies of business activities. In this paper the usage of Web sites to facilitate intercountry child adoption are examined. Using a two-pronged strategy, the content of Web sites are qualitatively analyzed and, second, through a mail survey the impact of Internet technology on the conduct of business is examined. Findings suggest that exposure, competition, networking, and cost-considerations are dominant motives for agencies to go 'on-line.' Findings also suggest, however, that latent costs are associated with these factors and question whether increased exposure leads to increased demand. …
Illinois: Spatial Scales Of Poverty, Wendy Shaw
Illinois: Spatial Scales Of Poverty, Wendy Shaw
The Geographical Bulletin
Answers gleaned in any study of poverty are in some measure a result of the spatial scale of analysis selected. This paper views poverty in Illinois from three spatial scales; the state, county, and census tract. Mapping census data reveals several facets of Illinois poverty. Illinois as a whole, is average in terms of general poverty levels, although many ofthe poor are severely impoverished. County level analysis indicates that poor rural southern Illinois contrasts with affluent urban areas. Census tract level investigation reveals that seemingly affluent urban counties in reality have a distinct internal spatial structure. The urban poor are …
Environmental Ouality As A Post-Industrial Urban Growth Strategy: The Chattanooga Case, Ola Johansson
Environmental Ouality As A Post-Industrial Urban Growth Strategy: The Chattanooga Case, Ola Johansson
The Geographical Bulletin
As poorly planned concentrations of production and consumption, cities can have adverse effects on environmental quality. A poor local physical environment is considered a drawback for the future vitality and economic competitiveness of a city. A strategy of urban redevelopment employed by a wide variety of cities known as the "livable city movement" is analyzed. More specifically, the environmental implications of the post-industrial city are discussed within the context of the livable city movement. This paper analyzes how Chattanooga, Tennessee, and its local political and economic elites are improving the city's environmental quality and promoting the controlled growth of the …
Projections And Perceptions The Geographic Information System: A View Of Professional Surveyors, Roland F. Self
Projections And Perceptions The Geographic Information System: A View Of Professional Surveyors, Roland F. Self
The Geographical Bulletin
Much has been written and continues to be written regarding " Geographic Information Systems" or as it is commonly known " GIS." The acronym is bantered about with a belief that everyone has an equal understanding and awareness of exactly what it is. To some it is a technology or sophisticated software or as some definitions indicate, a GIS can " contain major components including data input, data storage and retrieval, data manipulation and analysis and data reporting subsystems." It can be "a management system which can collect, store and retrieve spatial data, identify locations meeting specific criteria, explore re …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Volume 42-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 42-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 42-2 Complete Issue
Introduction To Geomorphology By Frank Ahnert., Caroline Davis
Introduction To Geomorphology By Frank Ahnert., Caroline Davis
The Geographical Bulletin
This English translation of Ahnert's Einfuhrung in die Geomorph%gie is not the standard descriptive catalog of geomorphic form and landscapes. It provides an introductory textbook which is strongly grounded in systems theory and process-oriented geomorphology. This text provides more than a short general reference to theory. The theoretical foundations of geomorphology are clearly presented and accessible at the introductory level. To have process response models emphasized in an introductory text is unusual and refreshing. In addition, the theoretical themes are linked throughout the text to processes and descriptions.
A Geography Of Ohio By Leonard Peacefull, Thomas A. Rumney
A Geography Of Ohio By Leonard Peacefull, Thomas A. Rumney
The Geographical Bulletin
Leonard Peacefull's new volume on the geography of Ohio arrives on the scene during a period of renewed and ex - panded interest in regional geography at all scales. What follows here is an ac - counting ofthis new and useful text on an important state of the United States. After a brief introduction, a team of au - thors cover in sixteen chapters the fun - damental components, patterns, and pro - cesses of Ohio's geographic character. The first four discuss the environments and mineral resources of Ohio (Peacefull, Schmiolin, Nash and Gerber, and Peacefull, respectively). Noting that Ohio's …
A Geographical Analysis Of Sports Wagering, Jeffrey P. Richetto, Brian Allen
A Geographical Analysis Of Sports Wagering, Jeffrey P. Richetto, Brian Allen
The Geographical Bulletin
Gambling, in the forms of sports wagering and casino gaming, has increasingly spread across North America throughout the past 20 years. In fact, all but two states have legalized gaming venues, and in a substantial number of these states, gambling is continually becoming a mega-industry. Most studies focus on economic development and ethical issues related to gambling. By broadening the perspective of place on gambling activities this study examines the geographic undertones related to sports wagering. It is estimated that over $130 billion is wagered annually in the United States on all sporting events and that the overwhelming majority of …
News From The Chapters 1999-2000, C. Nicholas Raphael
News From The Chapters 1999-2000, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
News from the Chapters 1999-2000
A New Gentrification? A Case Study Of The Russification Of Brighton Beach, New York, Keith Brown, Elvin Wyly
A New Gentrification? A Case Study Of The Russification Of Brighton Beach, New York, Keith Brown, Elvin Wyly
The Geographical Bulletin
Gentrification is often equated with the residential and consumption preferences of young, white, native-born professionals. The link between gentrification and "yuppies," however, does not seem adequate to capture the complexity oftrends currently underway in many city neighborhoods. In this paper, census data and fieldwork are utilized to develop a case study of Russian immigration and neighborhood revitalization in Brighton Beach, New York City. " Russification" has revitalized housing demand and retail activity by altering the class composition of the neighborhood, while also increasing inequality and inducing displacement similar to that observed in other gentrifying districts. Nevertheless, important cultural and policy-related …
The Context Of Mahan's 'Debatable Zone', William D. Walters, Jr.
The Context Of Mahan's 'Debatable Zone', William D. Walters, Jr.
The Geographical Bulletin
At the turn of the 19th century American naval historian Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840- 1914) developed a concept which he called the "Debatable Zone". This was a wide arc stretching from Turkey to China which Mahan argued was the key to future world development. Mahan's Debatable Zone has become the best known American contribution to early geopolitical thinking, and is often seen as one of the roots of Mackinder's heartland theory. However, Mahan's ideas can be better understood in the context of popular writing on Asia at the time. Although he had the ear of key American political figures, they …
Projections And Perceptions-Editorial Comment. The Import Of The Soviet Collapse For The Social Sciences, John Howard Wilhelm
Projections And Perceptions-Editorial Comment. The Import Of The Soviet Collapse For The Social Sciences, John Howard Wilhelm
The Geographical Bulletin
For me, as a Russian/Soviet specialist in economics, the collapse of the Soviet system offered a wonderful opportunity. It offered the opportunity to reintegrate into our civilization a peoples-ethnic Russians, Ukrainians, Belorussians, Baltic peoples, Armenians, Georgians, etc.- who prior to the great disasters of the First World War and the October Revolution of 1917 had contributed so much to European culture and intellectual life. Unfortunately, to date the opportunity has largely not been realized. It has not been realized for a number of reasons including: the terrible legacies left by Soviet rule, the failure to have really removed communists from …
The Relationship Between Politics And Public Drinking Water In The District Of Columbia, William James Smith, Jr.
The Relationship Between Politics And Public Drinking Water In The District Of Columbia, William James Smith, Jr.
The Geographical Bulletin
The nature ofthe relationship between politics and public drinking water in the District of Columbia is examined. Thecase study of the nexus between water resource management, public health, public relations, and politics sheds light on issues that may affect quality and quantity of drinking water in the United States. The country has a complex set of laws and policies that effectively split responsibility for individual aspects of drinking water management among a variety of governmental and non-governmental agencies. Attimes, this shared responsibility breeds conflict that occurs at the expense of the general public. By examining the root cause of political …
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
Cover And Forewords, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Cover and Forewords
Wartime Encounter With Geography., C. Nicholas Raphael
Wartime Encounter With Geography., C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Every once in a while a book comes along that I cannot put down once I first pick it up to inspect it to see if it is worthy of my time. I obtained Wartime Encounter With Geography based upon my respect for Professor de Blij and because it seemed it might well be interesting. It arrived right in the middle of the semester, just when I did not have the time for (what I thought would be) recreational reading . I did, however, think I had a few minutes to take what I thought would be a quick scan …
Volume 43-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
Volume 43-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
Volume 43-1 Complete Issue
Essays In Human Ecology By Donald J. Bogue. C, Wendy Shaw
Essays In Human Ecology By Donald J. Bogue. C, Wendy Shaw
The Geographical Bulletin
As we enter the twenty -first century this publication is timely, focusing on is - sues of aging that are projected to be - come increasingly important and press - ing in the near future. As the author states 'The "elderly boom " will officially begin in 2011 , the 65th anniversary of the sudden upsurge in births following the end of World War II .. In the year 2000 the percent of the U.S. population aged 65 or older is estimated to be 12 .8; by 2030 this percentage is expected to have risen to over 20 percent. In …
Contemporary Regulatory Policy By M. Eisner, J. Worsham, And E. Ringquist: Lynne Rienner, C. Nicholas Raphael
Contemporary Regulatory Policy By M. Eisner, J. Worsham, And E. Ringquist: Lynne Rienner, C. Nicholas Raphael
The Geographical Bulletin
In Contemporary Regulatory Policy, Eisner, Worsham, and Ringquist provide the novice and seasoned student of regulatory policy with an innovative and in- tegrative perspective on the sometimes 'wonk-ish' world of policy analysis. Using jargon sparingly, a predictable organization template for each chapter, an accessible, and at times irreverent, writing style, the book examines the multifaceted public policy process, in general and government regulation, specifically. Through the construction of several substantively and conceptually different case studies, the book examines the evolution of U.S. regulatory legislation. From the early industry-specific controls to the establishment of wider society-wide programs, the authors demonstrate the …
Between Africa And The Abyss: Globalization, Media, And The Invisibility Of A Continent, Julie A. Silva, Elvin K. Wyly
Between Africa And The Abyss: Globalization, Media, And The Invisibility Of A Continent, Julie A. Silva, Elvin K. Wyly
The Geographical Bulletin
Mass communication, perception, and mental maps are pervasive themes in human geography. Yet the role of globalization on our collective mental maps remains poorly understood, raising critical questions of theory and policy as flows of capital, people, and ideas continue to blur the boundaries between local and international events. This paper analyzes these themes in the context of subSaharan Africa, focusing specifically on the civil war in Sierra Leone. The nature of armed conflict in Africa has evolved considerably in recent decades, and the globalization of Western media has altered the way the region has been portrayed. As publishers, editors, …
International Tourism Trends In Cuba, David Aagesen, Jennifer Paluch
International Tourism Trends In Cuba, David Aagesen, Jennifer Paluch
The Geographical Bulletin
This paper surveys the history and current status of international tourism in Cuba, whose leaders have embraced the tourism industry since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Data were obtained during a visit to the island in 1999 and from various secondary sources in U.S. libraries. The paper seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of tourism in Cuba by integrating disparate sources of information. It also aims to assess the challenges associated with the development of Cuba's tourism industry. The country has experienced an explosive growth in tourism relative to other Caribbean destinations, but Cuban leaders must confront numerous socioeconomic …