An Introduction to Political Geography
John R. Short(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 7. January 1993
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-415-08226-6 (ISBN)
Description
Old powers are falling. New states are emerging. The gap between East and West is narrowing. Yet the developments in the Middle East and the Eastern Bloc, the increasing disparity between the rich and poor nations, and the intensification of economic competition between former political allies, pose new threats and tensions for a New World. "An Introduction to Political Geography" is entirely revised and updated, exploring political and geographic change within the same accessible framework. John Short emphasizes the need for a fluid approach to the study of the international order, the nation state, as well as social movements. He highlights the trend towards globalization, challenging the traditional integration of the world-systems approach. A new section on the political geography of participation looks at the concept of the global village, with its concerns for global justice and environmentalism. The author examines new centres of power, providing a background for discussion of current trends and future developments. He then focuses on the nation state, particularly the individual household and draws on detailed case studies to discuss social movements.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations, 68 line drawings and 3 tables
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-08226-6 (9780415082266)
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Content
Part 1 The Political Geography of the World Order; Uneven Development - the Capitalist Whirlpool; The Rise and Fall of the Superpowers - the East-West Fulcrum; The Multipolar World. Part 2 The Political Geography of the State: The State and the World Order; The Nation State; The State as Spatial Entity. Part 3 The Political Geography of Participation; People and the State; The Global Villagers; Citizens and the City.