Geographic features are relatively stable but their names are not.
This fact has been brought home with the advent of television, the
Internet, and other technological advancements. Randall has drawn
upon his global knowledge of geographic names accumulated by
professional experiences in the fields of geography and cartography
followed by a career with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names,
creating a comprehensive study of place names from a variety of
perspectives. He discusses how place names influence many aspects
of people's lives and shape the way people view the world around
them, from a broad look at large countries to an analysis of the
origins of river names, to an appreciation of how place names can
indicate the historical nature of areas. He also demonstrates how
place names have become essential elements of our every day
vocabulary and are ingredients of music and literature. Placing
particular emphasis on the political importance of place names for
military and diplomatic matters, the author concludes with a survey
of name disputes and examines an assortment of unusual and
controversial location names. This book provides a comprehensive
view of the dynamic field of geographic names through the eyes of
an expert. It is a vital resource for anyone seeking information
about this important element of our world.
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