First published in 1968, this book explores the theme of geographical generalization, or model building, examining the nature and function of generalized statements, ranging from conceptual models to scale models, in a geographical context. It focuses on mixed-system model building in geography, wherein data, techniques and concepts in both physical and human geography are integrated.

1. Models, Paradigms and the New Geography 12. Regions, Models and Classes 13. Organism and Ecosystem as Geographical Models 14. Models of the Evolution of Spatial Patterns in Human Geography 15. Network Models in Geography; Index

Chorley, Richard; Haggett, Peter