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Thousands of global facts at your fingertips with the best value
quick-reference World Atlas on the market. Both physical and
political geography is clearly illustrated alongside the great
cities of our planet. The highest peak? The deepest ocean trench?
The wettest, driest, longest, largest - we list the world's
fascinating extremes. Crammed with practical information like a
Distance Chart for World Cities, World Time Zones, over 200 State
Flags and the top 100 most populous countries, we include around
15,000 places indexed for easy checking. Whether for the pub quiz,
travel planning or school reference, this great value handy world
atlas is crammed with everything you need to know. Alongside the
topography and physical attributes of the earth we also show
political boundaries and the great global cities, including
transport hubs and places of interest from mosques to temples,
palaces to zoos and shopping centres to tourist information
centres. Features include: * 200 Flags of the world's major states
and territories * 21 City centre maps: transport (road, rail,
trams, light railways, bus and railway stations) and places of
interest including religious buildings (churches, abbeys,
cathedrals, synagogues, shrines, temples, mosques), museums,
galleries, theatres, palaces, castles, parks, gardens, zoos,
shopping centres, hospitals, Tourist Centres. * World city distance
table * World time zones map * World country comparisons table -
the population and areas of the world's top 100 most populous
countries * World physical comparisons- largest oceans, longest
rivers, biggest islands, highest peaks, deepest trenches. *
Continental Comparator - for each one we show area, coldest place,
hottest place, wettest place, driest place * World topographic maps
- with coloured contour layers and hill-shading clearly outlining
the Earth's surface. * World political maps - the latest boundary
and geopolitical changes, with cities, provinces and countries
shown. * Index of around 15,000 place-names - with geographical
features like mountains, lakes and deserts, as well as towns.
The Mobilities Paradox: A Critical Analysis asks how the mobilities
paradigm, arguably one of the most influential theoretical
innovations of the 21st century, holds up against the empirical
realities of a deeply unequal world. Korstanje's provocative
analysis pairs a sweeping overview of the theoretical landscape
with specific instances of tourism, terrorism, hospitality,
automobility, digital technologies, and non-places to put
mobilities theory to the test.' - Jennie Germann Molz, College of
the Holy Cross, US The theory of mobilities has gained great
recognition and traction over recent decades, illustrating not only
the influence of mobilities in daily life but also the rise and
expansion of globalization worldwide. But what if this sense of
mobilities is in fact an ideological bubble that provides the
illusion of freedom whilst limiting our mobility or even keeping us
immobile? This book reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the
mobilities paradigm and reminds us that today only a small
percentage of the world?s population travel internationally. In
doing so the author?s insightful analysis constructs a bridge
between Marxism and Cultural theory. Offering a critical discussion
of the theory of mobilities, the book explores the concept in the
context of colonialism, nation states, consumption, globalization,
fear and terrorism. This unique book presents an alternative
viewpoint that is vital reading for cultural theorists,
sociologists, anthropologists and Marxist scholars seeking a
different understanding of the theory of mobilities.
Travelling through various historical and geographical contexts,
Social Imaginaries of Space explores diverse forms of spatiality,
examining the interconnections which shape different social
collectives. Proposing a theory on how space is intrinsically
linked to the making of societies, this book examines the history
of the spatiality of modern states and nations and the social
collectives of Western modernity in a contemporary light.
Debarbieux offers a practical exploration of his theory of the
social imaginaries of space through the analysis of a number of
case studies. Advanced geography scholars will find the analysis of
space and its impact on societies a valuable tool in understanding
the ways in which space, culture and behaviour interact. Historians
of Western modernity will also benefit from Debarbieux's analysis
of case studies that impact modern life.
'This is a truly refreshing take on the phenomenon of global
cities. For far too long we've been seduced by the flows and
networks that reproduce global cities without considering the
actors, individuals, organisations, institutions, that make and
shape the global-local dynamics of such spaces in global society.
Throughout this collection of essays, there is a rich empirical
narrative which reminds scholars of global city and urban studies
that without the agency of actors, whether that be economic,
political, cultural or social, any notion of flow and networks
would simply wither on the vine. In short, this is a new benchmark
on the geography of the global city in contemporary globalisation.'
-Jonathan V. Beaverstock, University of Bristol, UK Global City
Makers provides an in-depth account of the role of powerful
economic actors in making and un-making global cities. Engaging
critically and constructively with global urban studies from a
relational economic geography perspective, the book outlines a
renewed agenda for global cities research. This book conceptualizes
global cities as places from where the world economy is managed and
controlled, and discusses the significance of economic actors and
their practices in the formation of the world city network.
Focusing on financial services, management consultancy, real
estate, commodity trading and maritime industries, the detailed
case studies are located across the globe to incorporate major
global cities such as London, New York and Tokyo as well as
globalizing cities including Mexico City, Hamburg and Mumbai. This
ground-breaking book will appeal to a broad audience including
scholars in urban studies, economic geography and international
management as well as urban policy-makers and practitioners in
globalizing firms. Contributors include: D. Bassens, N. Beerepoot,
S. Hall, M. Hesse, M. Hoyler, W. Jacobs, J. Kleibert, B. Lambregts,
C. Lizieri, D. Mekic, C. Parnreiter, S. Sassen, D. Scofield, M. van
Meeteren, A. Watson, S. Yamamura
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This innovative
Research Agenda draws together discussions on the conceptualization
of territory and the ways in which territory and territorial
practices are intimately bound with issues of power and control.
Expert contributors provide a critical assessment of key areas of
scholarship on territory and territoriality across a wide range of
spatial scales and with examples drawn from the global landscape.
After an introduction to shifting ideas of territory,
territoriality and sovereignty, the book deals with territory in
its more traditional macro-scale sense at the level of the
nation-state before going on to explore questions of territory,
identity and belonging at a more micro-scale focusing on issues of
citizenship, inclusion and exclusion. A Research Agenda for
Territory and Territoriality will be a key resource for scholars
and students in geopolitics and social and cultural geography,
whilst also being a thought-provoking read for those interested in
nations and nationalism, sovereignty, conflict, citizenship, and
territory, place and locality.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. A Research Agenda for
Military Geographies explores how military activities and phenomena
are shaped by geography, and how geographies are in turn shaped by
military practices. A variety of future research agendas are mapped
out, examining the questions faced by geographers when studying the
military and its effects. Bringing together chapters from leading
contributors, this Research Agenda explores a range of geographical
places, spaces, environments and landscapes, examining peoples'
experiences of the military in a variety of contexts. Chapters
investigate key topics from armed conflict to its aftermath, as
well as the study of the economic, social, political and cultural
practices that make war possible. Providing interdisciplinary
insights to military geography issues in European, North American,
African and Asian contexts, this timely book sets out key areas of
scholarship for discussion. Advanced students of critical geography
and geopolitics studies as well as military studies, will greatly
appreciate the suggestions for future research that sits at the
heart of the book. Human geographers more broadly will find this a
useful read in analysing the interdependent relationships between
the military and place and space.
In the annals of seafaring and exploration, there is one name that immediately evokes visions of the open ocean, billowing sails, visiting strange, exotic lands previously uncharted, and civilizations never before encountered -- Captain James Cook. This is the true story of a legendary man and explorer. Noted modern-day adventurer Martin Dugard, using James Cook's personal journals, strips away the myths surrounding Cook's life and portrays his tremendous ambition, intellect, and sheer hardheadedness to rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy -- and by his courageous exploits become one of the most enduring figures in naval history. Full or realistic action, lush descriptions of places and events, and fascinating historical characters such as King George III and the soon-to-be-notorious Master William Bligh, Dugard's gripping account of the life and death of Captain James Cook is a thrilling story of a discoverer hell-bent on going farther than any man.
This insightful book provides an astute analysis of how resilient
multiple regional economies across Europe were to the global
economic crisis of 2008-9. Assessing the impact and geography of
the crisis, this book offers a cross-comparative study of how
regional economies were affected, as well as an exploration of the
role of local and regional policy in influencing economic
resilience. The different experiences seen across Europe throughout
the economic crisis raise a number of important questions: why were
some regions more resilient to the crisis than others? What is
meant when discussing a resilient economy? How might local and
regional policy-makers help support the resilience of their
economies? The expert contributors take these crucial questions
into account, presenting detailed case studies using quantitative
and qualitative research data to analyse how the crisis affected
various European regions. Economic Crisis and the Resilience of
Regions will be an essential read for academics, researchers, and
policymakers interested in the concept of regional economic
resilience, its measurement, and the factors influencing it, as
well as for analysts interested in the geographical impact of the
2008-9 global economic crisis. Contributors include: G. Bristow, A.
Healy, C. Kakderi, L. Kirchner, F. Koch, G. Masik, I. Sagan, M.
Sensier, V. Sepp, D. Speda, U. Varblane, U. Varblane, R. Wink
Monitoring drought’s slow evolution and identifying the end of a
drought is still a big challenge for scientists, natural resource
managers, and decision makers. This comprehensive two-volume set
with contributions from over 200 experts, and featuring case
studies representing numerous countries throughout the world,
discusses different aspects of drought from types, indices, and
forecasting to monitoring, modeling, and mitigation measures. It
also addresses how climate change is impacting drought and
decision-making concluding with lessons learned about science,
policy, and managing uncertainty. Features: Provides a global
perspective on drought prediction and management and a synthesis of
the recent state of knowledge. Covers a wide range of topics from
essential concepts and advanced techniques for forecasting and
modeling drought to societal impacts, consequences, and planning
Presents numerous case studies with different management approaches
from different regions and countries. Addresses how climate change
impacts drought, the increasing challenges associated with managing
drought, decision making, and policy implications. Includes
contributions from hundreds of experts around the world.
Professionals, researchers, academics, and postgraduate students
with knowledge in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Agriculture,
Forestry, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, and Earth
Sciences, as well as those interested in how climate change impacts
drought management, will gain new insights from the experts
featured in this two-volume handbook.
A new fully updated reference atlas in the exciting Collins world
atlas range. Great value and contains all the world maps you need
in a budget atlas, for family, study and business use. Explore our
planet; * Clear maps giving balanced worldwide coverage * Key
statistics and flags for every country of the world * World time
zones maps * Discover more than 36,000 places Mapping updates
include; * Country name changes - Czechia (formerly Czech
Republic),Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia
(formerly Macedonia) * Extensive place name changes in New Zealand,
Myanmar and Ukraine * Changes to capital cities in Burundi, Chad,
Eswatini, Kazakhstan and Kiribati * Railways in France, Kazakhstan
and Turkmenistan. Motorways in UK and Ireland * New rail and road
bridge across Kerch Strait * Everest height updated to 8,849m /
29,032ft
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of
Trees, this guide to awakening your senses and engaging deeply with
the forest is the perfect gift for hikers and walkers. "This book
will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the
trees."--Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature's
Signs and How to Read Water You'll be changed after reading this
fine and enchanting book."--Richard Louv, author of Our Wild
Calling and Last Child in the Woods When you walk in the woods, do
you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of
us, the answer is no--but when we do, a walk in the woods can go
from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches
you how to engage with the forest by decoding nature's signs and
awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the
ecosystem around you. What can you learn by following the spread of
a root, by tasting the tip of a branch, by searching out that
bitter almond smell? What creatures can be found in a stream if you
turn over a rock--and what is the best way to cross a forest
stream, anyway? How can you understand a forest's history by the
feel of the path underfoot, the scars on the trees along the trail,
or the play of sunlight through the branches? How can we safely
explore the forest at night? What activities can we use to engage
children with the forest? Throughout Forest Walking, the authors
share experiences and observations from visiting forests across
North America: from the rainforests and redwoods of the west coast
to the towering white pines of the east, and down to the cypress
swamps of the south and up to the boreal forests of the north. With
Forest Walking, German forester Peter Wohlleben teams up with his
longtime editor, Jane Billinghurst, as the two write their first
book together, and the result is nothing short of spectacular.
Together, they will teach you how to listen to what the forest is
saying, no matter where you live or which trees you plan to visit
next.
The so-called ?'spatial turn?' in the social sciences has led to an
increased interest in what can be called the spatialities of power,
or the ways in which power as a medium for achieving goals is
related to where it takes place. This unique and intriguing
Handbook argues that the spatiality of power is never singular and
easily modeled according to straightforward theoretical
bullet-points, but instead is best approached as plural,
contextually emergent and relational. The Handbook on the
Geographies of Power consists of a series of cutting edge chapters
written by a diverse range of leading geographers working both
within and beyond political geography. It is organized thematically
into the main areas in which contemporary work on the geographies
of power is concentrated: bodies, economy, environment and energy,
and war. The Handbook maintains a careful connection between theory
and empirics, making it a valuable read for students, researchers
and scholars in the fields of political and human geography. It
will also appeal to social scientists more generally who are
interested in contemporary conceptions of power. Contributors
include: J. Agnew, J. Allen, I. Ashutosh, J. Barkan, N. Bauch, L.
Bhungalia, G. Boyce, B. Braun, M. Brown, P. Carmody, N. Clark, M.
Coleman, A. Dixon, V. Gidwani, N. Gordon, M. Hird, P. Hubbard, J.
Hyndman, J. Loyd, A. Moore, L. Muscara, N. Perugini, C. Rasmussen,
P. Steinberg, K. Strauss, S. Wakefield, K. Yusoff
"The history of water development . . . offers a particularly fine
post for observing the astonishing and implausible workings of
historical change and, in response, for cultivating an appropriate
level of humility and modesty in our anticipations of our own
unknowable future."
Tracing the origins and growth of the Denver Water Department, this
study of water and its unique role and history in the West, as well
as in the nation, raises questions about the complex relationship
among cities, suburbs, and rural areas, allowing us to consider
this precious resource and its past, present, and future with both
optimism and realism.
Patricia Nelson Limerick is the faculty director and board chair of
the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado,
where she is also a professor of history and environmental studies.
She currently serves as the vice president for the teaching
division of the American Historical Association. Her most widely
read book, "The Legacy of Conquest," is in its twenty-fifth year of
publication.
Jason L. Hanson is a member of the research faculty at the Center
of the American West at the University of Colorado at Boulder,
where his work focuses on natural resource use and the environment.
He lives in Denver.
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This two-volume set examines the process of integration of rural
society and the establishment of the modern state in China. It
attempts to transcend general policy claims by analysing China's
rural governance within the state's integration of rural society
over the course of the twentieth century. Drawing on contemporary
examples of state integration while observing the particular
background of the Chinese context, this set systematically examines
the entire process of the rural reconstruction of China over the
course of the 100 years since the period of the late Qing Dynasty,
while analysing the special characteristics of each period as well
as current societal trends in the Chinese countryside. The first
volume explores state penetration of the countryside and the
transformation of the rural population from the point of view of
politics, labour and resources, administration, and institutional
integration. The second volume examines contemporary state
integration via the economic activities of traditional rural
societies, alongside fiscal, cultural, social, and technological
integration. The conclusion summarizes three characteristics that
are evident in the process of rural integration and the
establishment of the modern state in China. The two volume set will
be essential reading for scholars and students in Chinese Studies,
Political Science, Rural Studies, and those who are interested in
the rural reconstruction of China in general.
Fully updated, the maps combine clear design and an easy-to-read
scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way.
Designed especially for the British motorist, all motorways are
clearly show in blue and toll motorways are highlighted. Distance
markers and service stations are included, with towns of interest
identified to help you plan the best route. The mapping shown on
the country titles includes touring information and visitor
attractions including national parks, ski resorts, beaches, top
museums and churches. Roads unsuitable for caravans are also
indicated, together with steep gradients. A place name index and
large scale city plans, featuring street names and places of
interest, complete the sheet map.
The ideal gift for anyone interested in language, geography and
people. We communicate through the spoken and written word and
language has evolved over the centuries. Many languages have
survived although only in small pockets throughout the world. This
book explores a selection of those languages. Did you know that
some people believe that the speakers of Burushaski, the language
of a distant valley below the Himalayas, are actually the
descendants of the soldiers of Alexander the Great? And that, even
though the Venetian language is not official in Venice, it is
spoken in several locations in Latin America? From 'language
isolates' such as Basque, spoken in Spain and France, and Ainu in
Japan and Russia, to language islands including a Welsh speaking
colony in Argentina-discover how geography shapes communication and
societies. What can we learn from the existence of Gutnish, a
dialect of the extinct Eastern Germanic Gothic, on several islands
of the Baltic Sea? And how widely spoken is Cornish? These and many
more intriguing linguistic questions are answered in this absorbing
exploration of lesser known languages.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This prescient book
presents the intellectual terrain of shrinking cities while
exploring the key research questions in each of the field?s
sub-domains and reviewing the range of methodologies within these
topics. The book begins with an introduction outlining what
shrinking cities are and how they are researched, highlighting both
the opportunities and challenges that arise in this field,
including the big ideas any researcher must grapple with. The next
six chapters are each devoted to a different sub-domain within
shrinking cities, offering a quick overview of the topics, relevant
problems, paradoxes and key research questions. The book concludes
with a review of the major themes and, most importantly, looks
toward the future, predicting and anticipating the most significant
future research trends related to shrinking cities. This accessible
and compelling Research Agenda will be of interest to researchers
looking to move into this area, urban studies and planning
instructors who are teaching research methods courses, and students
studying or independently researching shrinking cities.
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