Practical Geography : A Systematic Approach presents the topics essential for a clear understanding of human and physical Geography. The techniques of cartography, survey, mathematics and statistics are covered lucidly in this book. Divided into five units – map making, statistical analysis, map interpretation, field techniques and geographical information system, this book emphasises on the methodology and analysis of techniques of surveying and map reading. Geographical Information System has been introduced in this book with Indian examples. This is an essential core text for all Geography students at undergraduate level.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A Sarkar
Dr. Amitabha Sarkar has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Calcutta University. His valuable empirical research in the arena of anthropology is ethnography, primitive art, culture change with special emphasis on the impact of industrialization and cultural ecology. Dr. Sarkar has published two books – Toto: Society and Change, and Dhodia: Industrialisation and Change in a Primitive Community. About twenty-six research papers have appeared so far in various leading scientific journals. He was nominated by the American Biographical Institute, Inc. U.S.A. and is a recipient of the Man of the Year, 1994, an international diploma of Cultural Honor and the 20th Century Achievement award. He joined the Anthropological Survey of India in 1977 and is serving as the Anthropologist and Head of the Department at the Anthropological Survey of India in Jagdalpur, Bastar (Madhya Pradesh).
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