Why Geography Matters

You can't fight terrorism without a good map.

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August 4, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

Noted geographer Harm de Blij's remarkable new book "Why Geography Matters" is a "friendly and accessible reader for those who have a basic grasp of some of the concepts of geography and who want to understand where the world is headed."

"As one example to support his argument that geography matters, he takes a close look at the American-led invasion of Iraq and the consequences incurred there by gaps in geographic knowledge on the part of US officials and decisionmakers."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: How can we fix the world if we can't read a map?

Tuesday, August 2, 2005 in The Christian Science Monitor

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