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.
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He is interested in diffusion processes, rural development (especially industry), and the philosophy of geography.