Alexander B. Murphy is Professor of Geography and Rippey Chair in Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Oregon. He is a leading advocate for the study of geography at high school and university level, and the recipient of numerous awards for both teaching and research, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of American Geographers. He is the author of over 100 scholarly articles and several books that have been translated widely. He has travelled and conducted research on five continents.
