This engaging & accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers & key theoretical developments in the field of human geography Covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory Presents theories in an accessible manner through the author's engaging writing style Examines the influence of Darwin & Marx the emergence of anarchist geographies the impact of feminism & myriad other important bodies of thought Stresses the importance of geographic thought & its relevance to our understanding of what it is to be human & to the people places & cultures of the world in which we live