Place Names: How They Define the World And More

By Richard Randall

This book provides a comprehensive review of the dynamic field of geographic naming through the eyes of an expert; it is a vital addition to any library's collection of up-to-date research materials. After showing the political importance of place names for military and diplomatic reasons, with special reference to U.S. experiences, Randall concludes with a survey of name disputes and examines an assortment of unusual and controversial location names.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810839067
• ISBN13: 9780810839069
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"