Key Concepts in Political Geography
- Carolyn Gallaher - American University, USA
- Carl T Dahlman - Miami University, USA
- Mary Gilmartin - NUI Maynooth, Ireland
- Alison Mountz - Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, Syracuse University, USA
- Peter Shirlow - Queens University, Belfast, UK
Key Concepts in Political Geography 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 political geography. Involving detailed and expansive discussions, the book includes:
- An introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field
- Over 20 key concept entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions and evolutions of the subject
- Extensive pedagogic features that enhance understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams and further reading
Key Concepts in Political Geography is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in political geography and covers 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. Written by an internationally recognized set of authors, Key Concepts in Political Geography is an essential addition to any geography student's library.
This has proved useful for this module but also will be included on my new module 'citizenship in a global city: Hong Kong'. The chapters on citizenship and postcolonialism are especially helpful.
A very useful and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in political geography. This book provides useful context not just for 'tradition' political geography modules, but also those examining broader issues of power, resistance and social movements
Vital for introducing basic concepts and terminology in a clear and concise fashion. The short chapters are accessible and well supplemented with pertinent examples.
I found the book to be very useful in a supplemental capacity, full of information that would be useful for an undergraduate or early graduate student. However, the format of the book makes it difficult to envision as a required or even recommended reading.
A comprehensive reader for my political geography course. Good summaries at the end, and articles include effective case study examples.
Sage College Publishing
