Key Concepts in Political Geography

by Carolyn Gallaher

• ISBN13: 9781412946711
• ISBN10: 1412946719
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781446243541
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-05-07
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
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Summary

This is a new kind of textbook that forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for the Human Geography sub disciplines. Organized around 20 short essays, Key Concepts in Political Geography provides a cutting edge introduction to the central concepts that define contemporary research in the field. Involving detailed yet expansive discussions, the book includes:" An introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field" Over 20 key concept entries covering the expected staples of the sub-discipline, such as nationalism, territoriality, scale and political-economy, as well as relatively new arrivals to the field including the other, anti-statism, gender, and post-conflict" Extensive pedagogic features that enhance understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams and further readingKey Concepts in Political Geography is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students in the sub-discipline and covers the expected staples such as nationalism, territoriality, scale and political economy, as well as relatively new arrivals to the field, inclduing the other, anti-statism, gender and post-conflict.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Concepts of Statecraft

Introduction to Section

Nation-state

Sovereignty

Governance

Democracy

Modes of Power

Introduction to Section

Hegemony

Territory

Geopolitics

Superpower

Modernity

Introduction to Section

Colonialism/imperialism

Political Economy

Ideology

Socialism

Neoliberalism

Globalization

Migration

Connections and Ruptures in, between, and across political space

Introduction to Section

Scale

Border

Regionalism

Violence

Introduction to Section

Conflict

Post-conflict

Terrorism

Anti-statism

Identity

Introduction to Section

Nationalism

Citizenship

Postcolonialism

Representation

Gender

The Other

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