Concept information
Preferred term
American Geographical Society
Definition
- Founded in 1851, the American Geographical Society (AGS) is the oldest professional geographical organization in the United States. It is known globally as a pioneer in geographical research and education, whose mission is to link the business, government, professional, and scholarly worlds in the creation and application of geographical knowledge, methods, and techniques to address economic, social, and environmental problems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; American Geographical Society]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/American_Geographical_Society
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