Decolonizing Geography: An Introduction

Decolonizing Geography provides an introductory guide to the origins, current state, and implications of the decolonial project in geography, exploring the influence of colonialism and introducing key decolonial ideas. It offers an original synthesis of literature and presents a systematic decolonizing approach to space, place, nature, global-local relations, the Anthropocene, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

Decolonizing Geography is a groundbreaking work that provides an indispensable introduction to the origins, current state, and implications of the decolonial project in geography. Authored by Sarah A. Radcliffe, this book delves into the profound influence of colonialism on the discipline and introduces key decolonial ideas that have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of people, environments, and nature.

Radcliffe begins by tracing the international origins of decolonial ideas, exploring their evolution from the struggles of Indigenous communities to contemporary Indigenous thinking, coloniality-modernity, Black geographies, and decolonial feminisms of color. Throughout the book, she presents an original synthesis of diverse literatures, offering a comprehensive and systematic decolonizing approach to space, place, nature, global-local relations, the Anthropocene, and numerous other critical topics.

Decolonizing Geography is an essential resource for students and instructors seeking to broaden their understanding of the nature, origins, and purpose of a geographical education. It offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the complex and multifaceted issues that shape our world, providing valuable insights into the ongoing decolonial struggle and the potential for a more just and equitable future.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 214 x 146 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509541591