Richard Hartshorne - Character Quotes

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The core study of geography is the study of places, that is the analysis of the significant differences that distinguish the various areas of the world from each other. Among the differences that are significant to this areal differentiation, one of the more obvious are differences in landforms; one of the least obvious to the eye, but nonetheless important in molding the character of areas, are the differences in their political organization. In pursuing these and other separate topics, geographers "radiate out in diverse directions" "and for various distances, toward the cores of other disciplines." As long as they realise where they are in reference to the central core, they may hope to understand each other purposes.

Richard Hartshorne

The unique purpose of geography is to seek comprehension of the variable character of areas in terms of all the interrelated features which together form that variable character.

Richard Hartshorne

Geography is concerned to provide accurate, orderly, and rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth surface.

Richard Hartshorne

Geography is that discipline that seeks to describe and interpret the variable character from place to place of the earth as the world of man.

Richard Hartshorne