Human Geography: An Introduction
Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Geography
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What is Human Geography? — Meaning and Definition
- Geography is a science that makes a systematic study of the Earth, explaining reality in a holistic form.
- Two approaches to study Geography: (1) Systematic Approach and (2) Regional Approach. Human Geography is based on the Systematic Approach.
- Human Geography studies cultural characteristics that evolve from continuously changing processes between man and nature.
Development of Human Geography — Historical Background
- The period from the second half of the 15th century to the 18th century is called the 'Age of Exploration'.
- During the Age of Exploration, information about various world regions was collected; map-making developed significantly.
- Bernhardus Varenius's book 'Geographia Generalis' was a landmark — it classified Geography into Relative and Absolute Geography.
Subject Matter of Human Geography
- American geographers Finch and Trewartha divided the subject matter of Human Geography into: (1) Physical Environment and (2) Cultural Environment.
- Physical Environment includes: relief, drainage, soils, vegetation, minerals, climate, etc.
- Cultural Environment includes: population, settlements, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, trade, and aspects created by man.
Approaches to Human Geography
- Five major approaches: (1) Historical, (2) Spatial Analysis, (3) Ecological Analysis, (4) Behavioural, (5) Human Welfare.
- HISTORICAL APPROACH: Studies changes in man-environment relations from man's origin to the present; the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century was a turning point in man's lifestyle and technology.
- SPATIAL ANALYSIS APPROACH: Studies human environment developed by man in different regions; highlights diversity in lifestyles; till early 20th century, human lifestyle was dependent on natural enviro
Key Concepts
Central concept: Human Geography
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