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Geography Reference Books

Use reference materials such as encyclopedias and dictionaries to:

Choose or narrow down a research topic
Find background information on a topic
Identify the key issues of a topic

Hover your mouse over the title to read a description of the reference book. These can only be used in the library.

A Companion to Cultural Geography
Call Number: GF 43 .C65 2004
ISBN: 0631230505
Publication Date: 2004-03-05
A Companion to Cultural Geography brings together original contributions from 35 distinguished international scholars to provide a critical overview of this dynamic and influential field of study.
Atlas of the World by Oxford (Editor)
Call Number: G1021. P46 2019- North Campus
ISBN: 9780197577523
Publication Date: 2021-10-01
The only world atlas updated annually, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and natural landscapes around the globe, the Atlas contains maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. It opens with a detailed survey of world statistics, a six-page feature examining human migration, and an immersive collection of satellite images of Earth, including stunning new photographs specially sourced and processed for this atlas.

Geography

Welcome to the Geography Research Guide! Here you can find sources from the Learning Resource Center and the web to assist you with classwork and research.

On this page are reference resources for geography, including dictionaries and encyclopedias. These are good sources for general information and a great place to begin your research.

Using the tabs at the top of the Research Guide, locate the specific type of resources you need including books, eBooks, journals and research databases, and web resources.

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