《地理学与生活》是由阿瑟·格蒂斯、朱迪丝·格蒂斯以及杰尔姆·D·费尔曼合作编写的一本地理学著作, 该书于2013年由世界图书出版公司正式发行。这本书既能面向地理学科领域的学生, 也适合一些对地理学感兴趣, 并热衷于地理知识与生活关系的读者。阅读这本书后, 对内容的丰富性和实用性颇有感触, 作者们深入浅出的表达方式也提供了另外一种思考角度。这本书共十三章, 分为四篇, 包含自然地理学、人口地理学、文化地理学和城市地理学等分支学科。作者们首先介绍了地理学的发展、核心概念和四种系统性传统, 意在为读者构建一个全面且系统的地理知识体系。书中强调了地理学与生活的密切相关性, 以平实生动的文字和丰富的实例, 能让读者轻松理解并驾驭地理学中问题和概念的表达, 在阅读和思考中获得一种新的思维方式。同时, 本书还引出了地理学专业的职业发展路径, 这对于当下有相关职业需求的读者来说, 无疑是一种科学的引导和指南。《地理学与生活》既能反映地理学在各个领域中的广泛应用和重要性, 也激发了我们对地理学未来的无限憧憬[1]。

Geography and Life is a geography book co-authored by Arthur Getis, Judith Getis, and Jerome D. Fellmann. The book was officially published in 2013 by World Book Publishing Company. It caters not only to students in the field of geography but also to readers who are interested in geography and passionate about exploring the relationship between geographical knowledge and daily life. After reading the book, one is struck by its richness and practicality. The authors' clear and accessible writing style. offers a unique perspective on the subject. The book is organized into thirteen chapters divided into four sections, covering subfields such as physical geography, population geography, cultural geography, and urban geography. The authors begin by introducing the development of geography, its core concepts, and the four systematic traditions, aiming to build a comprehensive and systematic knowledge framework for readers. The book emphasizes the close connection between geography and life. Through plain yet vivid language and numerous examples, it helps readers easily grasp and navigate the expression of concepts and issues in geography, providing a new way of thinking during reading and reflection. Additionally, the book outlines career development paths in the field of geography, offering scientific guidance for readers with professional aspirations in this area. Geography and Life not only showcases the broad applications and significance of geography across various fields but also inspires an endless vision for the future of geography.