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Intro to Political Science

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Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer and pioneering town planner who introduced the concept of "conurbation" and emphasized the importance of environmental planning in urban development. His ideas influenced modern urban planning and the interconnection between sociology, geography, and political economy in understanding societal development.

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