Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography
The last decade has seen Geography transformed by an astonishing range of cultural and philosophical concepts and approaches. Thinking Geographically is designed for students as an accessible and enjoyable introduction to this new landscape of geographical ideas. The book takes the reader through the history of geographic thought up to a survey of the present. Contemporary theory is then used to explore real world issues drawn from across the discipline of social, cultural, political and economic geography.Entertainingly written and packed with examples and with profiles of key theorists, the book is an ideal introduction for any student who wants to discover the potential of thinking geographically.
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Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography
The last decade has seen Geography transformed by an astonishing range of cultural and philosophical concepts and approaches. Thinking Geographically is designed for students as an accessible and enjoyable introduction to this new landscape of geographical ideas. The book takes the reader through the history of geographic thought up to a survey of the present. Contemporary theory is then used to explore real world issues drawn from across the discipline of social, cultural, political and economic geography.Entertainingly written and packed with examples and with profiles of key theorists, the book is an ideal introduction for any student who wants to discover the potential of thinking geographically.
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Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography

Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography

Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography

Thinking Geographically: Space, Theory and Contemporary Human Geography

Overview

The last decade has seen Geography transformed by an astonishing range of cultural and philosophical concepts and approaches. Thinking Geographically is designed for students as an accessible and enjoyable introduction to this new landscape of geographical ideas. The book takes the reader through the history of geographic thought up to a survey of the present. Contemporary theory is then used to explore real world issues drawn from across the discipline of social, cultural, political and economic geography.Entertainingly written and packed with examples and with profiles of key theorists, the book is an ideal introduction for any student who wants to discover the potential of thinking geographically.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826456243
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 10/08/2002
Series: Continuum Studies in Geography
Pages: 286
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Brendan Bartley is the project leader for International Centre for Local and Regional Development at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. History of Geographic Thought
3. New Geographies
4. Geographies of the Body
5. Geographies of Text
6. Geographies of Money
7. Geographies of Governance
8. Geographies of Globalisation
9. Conclusion
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