Some visions of geography

Abstract

The author reviews some present‑day characteristics of geography and gives some suggestions. The landscape should be understood as a mosaic and very detailed measurements are recommended to solve the special spatial features. On regional geography should be given more attention. The poor geographi­cal knowledge of people is an astonishing and also dangerous issue. The teach­ing of geography in schools should be developed. The diffusion process of geography may lead to the risk that geography, as a single discipline, will dis­appear. Maps, aerial photographs and satellite data give a strong base for studies of environmental change and should be used by geographers. Carto­graphic skills have to be developed. Borderless geography offers a new chal­lenge for geographers. Some critical comments are given of the global change studies based on prediction and models without strong data base.