Tuesday, January 13, 2009

WEEK ONE - What is geography?



Beyond memorizing endless lists of countries and capitals, geographers are interested in "where" things are, and more interestingly, "why" they are there. The scale can range from global (spread of the AIDS epidemic) to micro (proxemics). I've posted a couple of pictures to illustrate cultural differences in the need for personal space.

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  1. I am sorry, but I get a kick out seeing them squeeze people into the train for their daily commute.

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