Castree - Böcker

This groundbreaking collection brings together for the first time diverse geographical work on the social construction of nature. Eleven leading contributors not only discuss social nature, but look at the concrete ways in which it is made and the political implications of its construction. Brings together for the first time diverse geographical work on the social construction of nature.Eleven leading contributors not only discuss social nature, but look at the concrete ways in which it is made and the political implications of its construction.Uses international case studies to illustrate the theoretical positions.A helpful introduction by the editors sets the chapters in context.Enables teachers and students to explore the ways in which social nature is evident and to engage with the direct implications of this for human lives, ecologies and politics.

This book critically interrogates the work of David Harvey, one of the world's most influential geographers, and one of its best known Marxists. Considers the entire range of Harvey's oeuvre, from the nature of urbanism to environmental issues.Written by contributors from across the human sciences, operating with a range of critical theories.Focuses on key themes in Harvey's work.Contains a consolidated bibliography of Harvey's writings.

This book critically interrogates the work of David Harvey, one of the world's most influential geographers, and one of its best known Marxists. Considers the entire range of Harvey's oeuvre, from the nature of urbanism to environmental issues.Written by contributors from across the human sciences, operating with a range of critical theories.Focuses on key themes in Harvey's work.Contains a consolidated bibliography of Harvey's writings.

Questioning Geography introduces students to the fundamental debates that animate geography today. Each of the chapters focuses on a key issue that has divided or galvanised geographers in their work. Covers both human and physical geography. Includes essay questions and suggestions for further reading. Demonstrates to students the distinctiveness and vitality of modern geography.