Key Concepts in Historical Geography (Paperback, New)

"This ambitious volume reviews the best recent work in historical geography... It demonstrates how a dual sense of history and geography is necessary to understand such key areas of contemporary debate as the inter-relationship between class, race and gender; the character of nations and nationalism; the nature and challenges of urban life; the legacies of colonialism; and the meaning and values attributed to places, landscapes and environments." - Mike Heffernan, University of Nottingham Key Concepts in Historical Geography forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for the Human Geography sub-disciplines. Organized around 24 short essays, it provides a cutting edge introduction to the central concepts that define contemporary research in Historical Geography. Involving detailed and expansive discussions, the book includes: An introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field 24 key concepts entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions and evolutions of the subject Pedagogic features that enhance understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams and further reading Key Concepts in Historical Geography is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students and covers the expected staples from the discipline - from people, space and place to colonialism and geopolitics - in an accessible style. Written by an internationally recognized set of authors, it is is an essential addition to any human geography student's library.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Key Concepts in Human Geography
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	John Morrissey • David Nally • Ulf Strohmayer • Yvonne Whelan
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	328
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-3044-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > General
LSN:	1-4129-3044-8
Barcode:	9781412930444

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