STM publisher Springer and the Association of Japanese Geographers (AJG) have launched a new English-language book series entitled International Perspectives in Geography: AJG Library. Given the multidisciplinary nature of geography, the objective of the series is to provide a source of information not only for geographers, but also for students, researchers, teachers, administrators and professionals outside the discipline.
International Perspectives in Geography places strong emphasis on the theoretical and empirical understanding of the changing relationships between nature and human activities. The overall aim of the series is to provide readers throughout the world with stimulating and up-to-date scientific outcomes mainly by Japanese and other Asian geographers. Thus, an 'Asian' flavour, different from the Western way of thinking, will be reflected in this series. Editor-in-Chief Noritaka Yagasaki of Nihon University in Tokyo will lead an editorial team of well-known Japanese geographers.
Initially, two to three books are planned annually. Once the series is established, the number will be increased to three to five books per year. The AJG will thoroughly review all manuscripts to decide which will be accepted into the series. Springer will handle production, sales, marketing and distribution of the books, which will be available both in print and electronically via SpringerLink, Springer's online platform (link.springer.com).
