Doreen Massey: Critical Dialogues

These essays interrogate both the generative sources and the potential of Doreen Massey’s remarkably wide-ranging and influential work and provide an unparalleled assessment of the context that gave rise to Massey’s key ideas and how they subsequently travelled, and were translated and transformed, both within and outside of academia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2020
Publisher: Agenda Publishing

Doreen Massey, a visionary scholar, inspiring teacher, and relentless activist, left an indelible mark on the world through her groundbreaking insights into space, place, politics, and economy. Her revolutionary ideas not only reshaped geography but also revolutionized critical social sciences, opening up new avenues for perception, understanding, and transformative change. This comprehensive collection of commissioned essays, featuring contributions from Doreen Massey's esteemed interlocutors and collaborators, delves into the rich tapestry of her influential body of work. It offers an unparalleled appraisal of the political and social milieu that nurtured many of Massey's seminal concepts and contributions, such as the spatial divisions of labor, power geometries, and the global sense of place. Moreover, the collection explores how these ideas traversed boundaries, were translated, and metamorphosed both within and outside academia, leaving an enduring impact on the field.

Looking ahead, rather than dwelling solely in the past, the collection highlights the myriad ways in which Massey's formulations and frameworks serve as a foundation for innovative interventions in contemporary debates surrounding immigration, financialization, macroeconomic crises, political engagement beyond academia, and more.

Doreen Massey: Critical Dialogues stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of Doreen Massey's work across diverse fields, serving as a valuable companion to her recently published collection of original writings, The Doreen Massey Reader. Co-edited by the same team, this compilation further amplifies the impact and influence of Massey's intellectual legacy, making it an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 736g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911116851