Human Geography

The conceptual and analytical focus provided by the ‘region’ is in question because of relational and multi-scalar approaches, new methodologies and techniques and new modes and geographies of governance, policy and politics. This book provides a guide to contemporary debates and showcases contribut..

The conceptual and analytical focus provided by the ‘region’ is in question because of relational and multi-scalar approaches, new methodologies and techniques and new modes and geographies of governance, policy and politics. This book provides a guide to contemporary debates and showcases contribut..

(Re)Generating Inclusive Cities explores urban revitalization across North America, in cities including: San Francisco, Toronto, Boston, Vancouver, New York and Seattle...

Within the modern Western lifestyle increasing conflict is becoming apparent between that patchwork of isolated points such as the home or the office, which are linked by a mechanical system of transportation and communication devices, and a growing sense of homelessness and isolation. This work, fi..

_x005F_x000D_ This book highlights the importance of the ways in which affect enables animal agency and subjectivity to emerge in encounters between humans and animals in different contexts, leading to different configurations. It contributes not only to debates concerning the role of animals in soc..

_x005F_x005F_x000D_ This book highlights the importance of the ways in which affect enables animal agency and subjectivity to emerge in encounters between humans and animals in different contexts, leading to different configurations. It contributes not only to debates concerning the role of animals ..

This book seeks to curate the experiences of frontiers as spaces of transformation, exploration and adventure. It reflects on the nature, form and experience of frontiers in terms of individual engagements, cultural encounters, extreme or challenging experiences, danger and risk. It considers the fr..

1. Africa: continuity and change 2. Africa's peoples 3. African environments 4. Rural Africa 5. Urban Africa  6. Health  7. Conflict and post-conflict Africa 8. African Economies 9. Developing Africa  10. What future for Africa?..

1. Africa: continuity and change 2. Africa's peoples 3. African environments 4. Rural Africa 5. Urban Africa  6. Health  7. Conflict and post-conflict Africa 8. African Economies 9. Developing Africa  10. What future for Africa?..

An increasing amount of academic research has focused on older people with a particular emphasis on settings, places and spaces. This book provides a comprehensive review of research and the policy area of 'ageing and place'...

This work takes a fresh view of contemporary geographical issues by looking at geographies that have been lost. It discusses Medieval cosmologies, Renaissance magic, feng shui and the knowledge systems of indigenous peoples, offering students an alternative outlook on the Earth...

This work analyzes the history of the beach as an integral aspect of Australian culture...