Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies Volume 37

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Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 explores the concept of distinction in geography. Through the lives of six geographers working in Brazil and Réunion, it investigates what distinction consists of, how we identify and celebrate it and how it relates to quotidian practices in the discipline. The volume highlights the continuing importance of biography and the International Geographical Union in recording and assessing distinction. It also considers the relevance of personal networks for the circulation and translation of distinguished geographical knowledge, and how this knowledge can underpin applied projects and critical appraisal of geographical scholarship, both at a national and sub-national level. Gendered notions of distinction are also addressed, particularly through June Sheppard, who found limited recognition for her work as a result of gendered expectations within the discipline and society at large. By reflecting on how we locate distinguished geographers and tell their histories, Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 makes an important contribution to fostering less canonical work in historical geography. Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Contributors Chapter 1: Distinguished geographers: How are they made and how do we identify and celebrate them? References Chapter 2: Anne Buttimer (1938–2017) Training in Ireland and French geography Values in geography and critical approaches The ‘watershed’ and the Dialogue Project Back to Ireland Posterity and legacy Chronology Main Associations Online sources Archives Selected bibliography of works by Anne Buttimer Works about Anne Buttimer Other references Chapter 3: Milton Almeida dos Santos (1926–2001) Roots in Bahia and regional studies Exile and studies on the Third World Return to Brazil, international recognition and theoretical global studies Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography and sources Interviews by Milton Santos Chronology Chapter 4: Stanley Gregory (1926–2016) Education, life, work Scientific ideas and geographical thought Impact and spread of ideas Conclusion Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography and sources Chronology Chapter 5: Paul Veyret (1912–88) and Germaine Veyret-Verner (1913–73) Education, life and work Scientific thought and published legacy Geographical influence Conclusion Sources Acknowledgements Note 1 Geographical context of Paul and Germaine Veyret 2 Selected publications by Paul Veyret and Germaine Veyret-Verner 3 Selected reviews of books by Paul and Germaine Veyret Chronology Chapter 6: Jean Defos du Rau (1914–94) I Early life and education II Scientific ideas: From colonial geography to tropical geography III Works by Jean Defos du Rau Research supervision Works cited in the paper Jean Defos du Rau Reviews of Defos du Rau’s thesis Chronology Chapter 7: June Alice Sheppard (1928–2016) Early life The Hull years, 1946–52 Queen Mary College, 1953–98/2003 Teaching at QMC Further research at QMC Administration Prose style and book reviewing as an art Later years Acknowledgements Note Bibliography and sources Chronology General Index Cumulative Index Index