Abstract
The majority of American and Canadian geography faculty members and departments do not view a course on the history and philosophy of geography as necessary for undergraduate majors. This attitude poses serious risks. A course of this type should be required in order to confront students with intellectual challenges, to develop within them a sense of professional self-awareness and self-identity, and to reduce any confusion they may experience as a result of paradigmatic change.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 6-10 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Professional Geographer |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Earth-Surface Processes