Abstract
I have a story for engineers, and one for economists, and of course, one for lawyers; but I do not have a story for geographers. I do have a strong admiration for the profession, however, for the sweep of its concerns and the inclusivity of its perspectives. Years ago I worked briefly with Gilbert White on some water resource policy, and much admired his ability to relate the natural world with human demands on it. His ideas certainly challenged some conventional whims. I recall the furor he created when he suggested that the water needs of Chicago could be met by capturing the runoff from roofs and paved surfaces and storing it in deep underground caverns. It would be available as needed and a lot less costly than the major water diversions and impoundments under consideration. Needless to say, the engineers were not amused. But Gil was right in his thinking, and I've been engaged by the geographic point of view ever since
Recommended Citation
Davis, Arthur A.
(1993)
"Projections and Perceptions-Editorial Comments. The Geographer's Role in the Solution of Environmental Problems: An Invitation,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 35:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol35/iss1/1