ABSTRACT
The world is ever changing, and a comprehensive understanding of the world
will not be achieved without theoretical and methodological advances to
decode complex dynamics in human and environmental systems. Dynamics
refers to happenings in the world that involve change or movement. Oil
spills, tornadoes, and protest marches are all examples of geographic
dynamics. In addition to scientific inquiries, understanding these dynamics is
essential across all levels of human and environmental dimensions-from
individual daily activities to world peacekeeping operations, from local land
use decisions to global climate change.
