Key Concepts in Historical Geography Paperback / softback
by John Morrissey, David Nally, Ulf Strohmayer, Yvonne Whelan
Part of the Key Concepts in Human Geography series
Paperback / softback
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"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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:17/02/2014
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- ISBN:9781412930444
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:17/02/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781412930444