GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The author of ‘ exceptionionalism ‘ in geography is ____
A
D.harvey
B
F.k.shaefer
C
R.peet
D
W.christaller
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Schaefer found exceptionalism in Hartshorne’s regional geography which according to him claims that geography does not share the methodology of systematic sciences because of the peculiar nature of its subject matter, the study of places or regions which are unique by their nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Introduction: The debate on the methodology of pursuing Geographical studies that. ensured between the two geographers F K Schaefer and Richard Hartshorne is one of. the most stimulating and academic exchanges the subject of geography has witnessed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eratosthenes, the ancient Greek scholar is called the ‘father of geography.

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