Series: Critical Introductions to Geography

An accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology The third edition of Political Ecology spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings of current literature. While the study of political ecology is sometimes difficult to fathom, owing to its breadth and diversity, this resource simplifies the discussion by reducing the field down into a few core...

An accessible and engaging introduction to geographic thought In the newly expanded Second Edition of Geographic Thought: A Critical Introduction, renowned scholar Tim Cresswell delivers a thoroughly up-to-date and accessible examination of the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field. Coverage of the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge—from ancient geography to contemporary theory—appears alongside treatments...

Introducing the debates that inform current social geographic research and theory, and interrogating the historical development of social geography, Social Geography: A Critical Introduction explores how urban and rural spaces are organised in ways that construct and maintain social inequality. This book: Puts into context the assumptions of various strains of social geographic thought as they have developed historically. Assists...

Discover the hydrosocial cycle and the impact of power, knowledge, and scarcity on water rights and use through this engaging and student-friendly textbook. In Water: A Critical Introduction, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expert examination of our most pressing water-related challenges, arguing that flows of water are shaped by social practices and geometries of power. Combining first-hand research...

This volume in the celebrated Critical Introductions to Geography series introduces readers to the vibrant discipline of economic geography. The authors provide an original definition of the discipline and make a strong case for its vital importance in understanding the dynamic interconnections, movements, and emerging trends shaping our globalised world. Economic Geography addresses the key theories and methods that form...

This engaging and accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography. Geographic Thought covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field, from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory. It presents theories in an accessible manner through the author's engaging writing style. This book examines...

A comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the conceptual tools used to explore real-world environmental problems Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction, Third Edition demonstrates how theoretical approaches such as environmental ethics, political economy, and social construction work as conceptual tools to identify and clarify contemporary environmental issues. Assuming no background knowledge in the subject, this reader-friendly textbook uses clear language...