Geography Books

This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the world's political frontiers and boundaries, and includes sections on boundaries in the air as well as chapters treating the subject in a regional manner, covering the continents in terms of the...

Using the examples of the Ottoman Empire, Spain, Austria, France and Germany, this book describes the principal geopolitical features of the expansionist state. It then presents a model of the operation of the expansionist process over space and time. It...

This volume, originally published in 1968, is in two parts. The first covers various geographical aspects of the internal structure and the external relationships of states and introduces some of the concepts which are examined in specific regional...

The essays in this collection show how electoral geography has shifted from empiricist activity towards a closer involvement with the wider issues addressed by social scientists. They illustrate the potential contributions that electoral geographers can...

This book explores the place of nationalism in the modern world. It looks at the relationships between nationalism, politics and states, explores the rise of minority national movements and the problems they cause, and discusses the problems of national...

The major themes explored in this book, originally published in 1986, are the political resonances of social stratification and change; the growing distance between the working class and the providers of social services; and the role of locality in...

Is the election result in a constituency affected by the amount of campaign spending there? This book, originally published in 1987 was the first major study of this important question. Based on extensive original research, it addresses two main issues:...

The first part of the book is concerned with developing the place perspective. Three dimensions of place are put forward: locale and sense of place describe the objective and subjective dimensions of local social arrangements within which political...

Hunger and Postcolonial Writing explores contemporary postcolonial fiction and life-writing from various geo-political contexts. The focus of this work is hunger; individuated in the self-imposed starvation of the hunger protester, and on a mass scale in...

Food - its cultivation, preparation and communal consumption - has long been considered a form of cultural heritage. A dynamic, living product, food creates social bonds as it simultaneously marks off and maintains cultural difference. In bringing...

This book brings together conceptual and empirical insights to explore the interconnections between social networks based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and travel behaviour in urban environments. Over the past decade, rapid...

This book explores the potential of school dining halls as spaces of social learning through interactions between students and teachers.Schools, Food and Social Learning highlights the neglect of school dining halls in sociological research and the fact...

This book studies caste and community dynamics in India and offers a critical view of social mobility from below. Building on the theories of the eminent sociologist M N Srinivas, the essays in this volume reformulate the debate on caste as they document...

Mobile phones are close to ubiquitous in developing countries; Internet and broadband access are becoming commonplace. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) thus represent the fastest, broadest and deepest technical change experienced in...

This edited volume provides a critical discussion of particular trends that are widely recognised to influence water management by comparing them with what is actually happening in the field. Among others, these trends include water security, adaptive or...

This book explores how the concept or urban experimentation is being used to reshape practices of knowledge production in urban debates about resilience, climate change governance, and socio-technical transitions. With contributions from leading...

In this third edition of Migration in World History, Patrick Manning presents an expanded and newly coherent view of migratory processes, conveying new research and interpretation. The engaging narrative shows the continuity of migratory processes from...

Originally published in Italian in 2010, this book is the first to address the theory of atmospheres in a thorough and systematic way. It examines the role of atmospheres in daily life, and defines their main characteristics. Outlining the typical...

This book addresses the enormous global challenge of providing balanced and sustainable solutions to urgent water problems. The author explores our dependence on access to safe water and other water-related services and how driving forces of the human...

In this book, a celebration of the work of the sociologist Peter Dickens serves as the catalyst for exploring the relationship between human 'internal nature' (our health and psychological well-being) and 'external nature' (the environment on which we...

This book provides critical insight into the experience of multi-owned property, and showcases different cultural responses across the Asia-Pacific region. Escalating demand for properties within global cities has created exuberance around apartment...

This book examines the reciprocity that exists between the body and the urban built environment.  It will draw on archival and ethnographic research as well as an interdisciplinary literature on cultural materialism, semiotics, and aesthetics...

Joseph Stiglitz examines the theory behind the economic downturns that have plagued our world in recent times. This fascinating three-part lecture acknowledges the failure of economic models to successfully predict the 2008 crisis and explores...

Given that it has major environmental impacts, can the use of fossil fuels be phased out? Is there a way forward using renewable energy sources while avoiding nuclear power? This book say 'yes' and offers an overview of the technical, economic and...

Aronoff explores and extends Thomas Malthus' idea that if an economically significant group saves a large portion of income it plans never to spend, it will cause a deficiency in demand that prevents a market economy from operating at full employment on...

The author analyses the implementation of the agricultural and industrial parts of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Following a sectoral approach to assess the implementation of the ENP, he investigates which...

This volume provides cutting-edge political economy analyses of the Palestinian people as a whole - those living in the occupied territory of the West Bank and Gaza Strip (including annexed East Jerusalem), those living within Israel and refugees in...

Travelling intensively to and for work helps - but also challenges - people to find ways of balancing work and personal life. Drawing on a large European longitudinal study, Mobile Europe explores the diversity and ambivalence of mobility situations and...

As the global Great Recession continues, policymakers, economists, and the public are turning to Japenses economic revitalization for answers. Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in Economics, once said that Japan was a 'full-dress rehearsal for the current...

How are ethnographic knowledge and anthropological theory created out of field experiences? Working in the Field explores emplacement and experience-centered narratives as the modes in working in places brings anthropology to life. Stewart and Strathern...

Britain remains mired in the most severe and prolonged economic crisis that it has faced since the 1930s. What would it take to find a new, more stable and more sustainable growth model for Britain in the years ahead? This important volume written by a...

This cross-disciplinary edited collection presents an integrated approach to critical diversity studies by gathering original scholarly research on ideational, technical and actual social dimensions of contemporary governance through diversity.

Bringing together contributions from a multi-disciplinary and international group of experts, this volume explores the effects and legacies of Argentina's 2001-2002 social, economic, and political implosion. Interrogating the nature and effects of the...

In order to better understand processes of European integration, this book offers a new perspective that compares past experiences of change to current transitional moments at the European level. It addresses key questions about European society, EU...

The marginalization of women can often be linked to certain embedded informal norms, especially in collectivist communities in developing countries. Understanding the roots and processes of marginalizing women is vital for designing and proposing...

Combining literary analysis with a practical introduction to interdisciplinary literary geography, Literary Geographies examines key elements of Colum McCann's 2009 novel, Let the Great World Spin. Looking at the novel as socio-spatial and intertextual...

The world of trade is changing rapidly, from the 'rise of the South' to the growth of unconventional projects like fair trade and carbon trading. Beyond Free Trade advances alternative ways for understanding these new dynamics, based on historical,...

This book contains the proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society from the late 1800s. It includes numerous articles on exploration and geography, and is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as...

First published in 1909, 'The Industrial System' examines the industrial system as a whole. Hobson scrutinizes the system through an economic lens, detailing the workings of production, labor, exchange, and more. This comprehensive and influential work...

L'Atlas de Poche est un atlas géographique qui fournit des cartes détaillées de la France et de l'Europe au XIXe siècle. Cette édition est idéale pour les étudiants et les voyageurs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Eric Swenson brings to life the epic voyages of Captain Cook, the foremost explorer of his day. Through carefully selected excerpts from Cook's diaries and the accounts of his crew, Swenson provides a rare glimpse into the adventures and challenges faced...

Originally published in 1823, this charming pocket atlas includes detailed maps of every county in England and Wales, as well as a general map of the islands. The maps are accompanied by information on population, topography, and major landmarks. A...

In this gripping account of the 1878 Danish-Arctic Expedition, Hovgaard paints a vivid picture of life in one of the harshest and most remote parts of the world. With his keen eye for detail and gift for storytelling, Hovgaard brings to life the beauty,...

Discover the thrilling adventure of early English explorers in the frozen north with this fascinating collection of travel writings from Richard Hakluyt, one of the most important chroniclers of the Age of Exploration. Featuring the accounts of Ohthere...

This book is a comprehensive introduction to modern geography, focusing on human and physical geography around the world. It provides key information on various topics, including climate, population, and economic systems. This book is an essential...

This book is a first-hand account of an expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska, undertaken by the author in 1890. It provides a vivid description of the natural beauty and harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness, as well as the challenges and triumphs...

This essential reference guide helps navigators and scientists calculate magnetic declination and find their way using isogonic charts. With clear diagrams and helpful examples, this book is a must-have for anyone who relies on accurate navigation.This...

Suivez le voyage de Jean-François de Lapérouse, naviguant autour du monde à bord de deux navires, la Boussole et l'Astrolabe. Rédigé à partir de ses manuscrits d'origine, le livre vous offre un point de vue unique sur la vie à bord d'un bateau à...