Key Concepts in Historical Geography

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 Extensive 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 geography student's library. INDICE: Introduction Humanity's Legacies: Historical Geographies in the Present Colonial and Postcolonial GeographiesImperialism and EmpireColonialism and Anti-ColonialismDevelopmentNation-Building and GeopoliticsTerritory and PlaceIdentity and the NationImaginative Geographies and GeopoliticsHistorical HierarchiesClass, Hegemony and ResistanceRaceGenderThe Built EnvironmentNature and the EnvironmentMaking Sense of Urban SettlementGeographies of Urban MorphologyPlace and MeaningLandscape and IconographyConceptualising HeritagePerformance, Spectacle and PowerModernity and ModernisationCapitalism and IndustrialisationCultures of Science and TechnologyModernity and DemocracyBeyond the BorderGlobalisationGovernmentalityNature-CultureThe Production of Historical Geographical KnowledgeHistorical Geographical TraditionsIllustrative GeographiesEvidence and Representation

• ISBN: 978-1-4129-3043-7
• Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 25/02/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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