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Jesse Walker (Compiled by) : Fred Bowerman Kniffen and Anthropogeography Remembered

Department of Geography and Anthropology (Louisiana State University), Baton Rouge, Louisana, 1998

8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N5 - A paperback book in very good condition that has some scattered stains on the cover, lightly cocked, previous owner's label adhered on the first page, some light discoloration and shelf wear. 8.75"x6", 115 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Fred Bowerman Kniffen was an American geographer and distinguished professor in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University for over 64 years. Kniffen had a background in anthropology, geography, and geology when he arrived at Louisiana State University in the late 1920s. While there, he made great strides in the Department of Geography and Anthropology that led to the development of new research areas, additional courses, and well trained graduate students. Kniffen stressed the importance of learning and understanding the History of Geography, along with blending physical geography and anthropology with cultural geography. During Kniffen's time at Louisiana State University, he was an advocate for interdisciplinary research. Kniffen became a distinguished professor in the department in 1966, later becoming Boyd professor in 1967.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Paperback. Jacket: No Jacket as Issued

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