Early in the Second World War president Roosevelt, in one of his "fireside chats" by radio, asked his audience to look at a world map while he explained the threats to the United States of hostile encirclement if the Axis powers were to win.
But geographic knowledge is equally important, though less dramatic in meaning, in peacetime. Projects for the advance of under-developed countries, or of depressed areas at home, require understanding of the local way of life and of the interconnections of human and material resources. Or, if we want our cities to be more efficient and more beautiful we must begin with analyzing their present plan and structure. Thus we start with learning their geography. That is, we make a map showing the location of the central business district, the industrial areas, the various residential sections, the parks and the transportation system–or chaos–that connects all parts of the city and links it with other places.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A Balakishan
Dr. A Balakishan has obtained his Ph.D. in Geography from Osmania University. He is currently Associate Professor of Geography at the Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. His areas of interests include- Indian Ocean, Remote Sensing, GIS, Urban and Environmental studies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Afzal Sharieff
Professor Dr. Afzal Shariegg did his M.A. in Geography form OSMANIA University. Dr. Sharieff started his teaching career in a secondary school, teaching social studies and geography. Later he was selected as a associate professor in the University. He was promoted as a reader on the basis of his work and promoted as a full fledged professor. Dr. Sharieff has attended many national seminars and workshops. He is a member of many professional bodies and he lectures on geographical issues. He writes for national newspapers and magazines.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Masood Ali Khan
Dr. Masood Ali Khan obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. He started his career as UGC Research Fellow, Dept. of Sociology in the same University. Presently he is working as Deputy Director, southern Regional Centre, ICSSR, Osmania University. His area of interest are information Technology in Social Sciences, Minority Problems, Urdu Press and Sociology of Islam. He has published many articles of different nature both in national and international journals. Dr. Khan has conducted more than 50 Seminars, Workshops and Research Methodology Courses sponsored by SRC-ICSSR. A widely travelled person, Dr. Khan has attended many national / international seminars / conferences.
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