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For decades, Milton Santos (1926-2001) has been considered one of
the most influential thinkers in Brazilian and Latin American
social sciences and geography. Yet his writings, most of which have
not been translated into English, are largely unknown to European
and North American audiences. This book introduces English-speaking
scholars to Professor Santos through critical engagement with his
ideas and writings. The chapters presented here reveal the breadth
and originality of his critical thought, as well as its ongoing
importance to contemporary debates. The book features a biography
of Santos and includes an annotated translation of one of his
most-cited texts, The Return of the Territory, offered here for the
first time in English. This text demonstrates how Santos's
provocative insights continue to transform core concepts of
political and human geography. The book also includes a number of
short chapters written by scholars from Brazil, Spain and France.
Through reflections on Santos's work, the various authors
demonstrate the value and possibilities of extending the
geographer's theories. They explore key geographical themes across
political economy, rural studies, territorial planning,
environmental crisis, digital networks, indigenous peoples,
transportation and public health. This collection invites
geographers from around the world to engage with this rich
intellectual tradition from Brazil.
For decades, Milton Santos (1926-2001) has been considered one of
the most influential thinkers in Brazilian and Latin American
social sciences and geography. Yet his writings, most of which have
not been translated into English, are largely unknown to European
and North American audiences. This book introduces English-speaking
scholars to Professor Santos through critical engagement with his
ideas and writings. The chapters presented here reveal the breadth
and originality of his critical thought, as well as its ongoing
importance to contemporary debates. The book features a biography
of Santos and includes an annotated translation of one of his
most-cited texts, The Return of the Territory, offered here for the
first time in English. This text demonstrates how Santos's
provocative insights continue to transform core concepts of
political and human geography. The book also includes a number of
short chapters written by scholars from Brazil, Spain and France.
Through reflections on Santos's work, the various authors
demonstrate the value and possibilities of extending the
geographer's theories. They explore key geographical themes across
political economy, rural studies, territorial planning,
environmental crisis, digital networks, indigenous peoples,
transportation and public health. This collection invites
geographers from around the world to engage with this rich
intellectual tradition from Brazil.
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