Explore the captivating evolution of Geographical Thought with this comprehensive, single-volume history. From ancient origins to contemporary ideas, this book meticulously details the conceptual shifts shaping our understanding of geography. Special emphasis is placed on the modern era, particularly post-World War II developments, examining Nature, Method, and the resolution of dualities. Discover the role of Geography as a social science, the interplay between geographical and sociological imagination, and the significance of time and space. The thoroughly revised second edition introduces new chapters on the Pattern-Process Perspective and emerging directions in 21st-century Human Geography. Essential reading for BA/B.Sc. and MA/M.Sc. Geography students, and invaluable for Civil Services aspirants seeking a deep dive into geographical paradigms.