2024/05/05 by George Tobin, Hayden Lorimer, Simon Naylor · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Geography Education and Pedagogy #Geographic Information Systems Studies #Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
paper · doi:10.1016/j.jhg.2024.04.005
openalex publication_date 2024/05/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
This article explores the overlooked history and significance of physical relief models in the development of geographical knowledge and education. By examining their use in academic, educational and public settings, it argues for a broader appreciation of these models as integral to the discipline's material culture. Historical debates around their function and purpose are highlighted amidst developments in modelling techniques, materials, and instructional guides. A deeper investigation into the models, their creators, and their influence on geographical learning and public engagement is advocated for and illustrated through the production and impact of the 1951 book The Earth's Crust.