Nature of Space

Milton Santos' The Nature of Space explores the relationship between time and ontology, proposing that geographers can transcend fragmented realities and partial truths by considering the inseparability of time and space. He examines the role of space in social processes and contributes to the production of a critical social theory.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 06 October 2021
\n Publisher: Duke University Press
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In his groundbreaking work, The Nature of Space, pioneering Afro-Brazilian geographer Milton Santos delves into the intricate tapestry of globalization and explores the profound ways in which local and global orders converge to shape the very fabric of space. With a keen eye for the interconnectedness of the world, Santos presents a novel theory of human space, rooted in the intricate relationships between time and ontology. By acknowledging the inseparable nature of time and space, Santos empowers geographers to transcend the fragmented realities and partial truths that often plague our understanding of the world. Instead of resorting to theoretical gymnastics, he encourages them to embrace the richness of their discipline by examining the role of space as an indissoluble system of objects and systems of actions that play a vital role in social processes. Through his geographic lens, Santos contributes to the production of a critical social theory that sheds light on the complex dynamics of our globalized world. This thought-provoking book is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the spatial dimensions of human existence.

In his groundbreaking work, The Nature of Space, pioneering Afro-Brazilian geographer Milton Santos delves into the intricate tapestry of globalization and explores the profound ways in which local and global orders converge to shape the very fabric of space. With a keen eye for the interconnectedness of the world, Santos presents a novel theory of human space, rooted in the intricate relationships between time and ontology. By acknowledging the inseparable nature of time and space, Santos empowers geographers to transcend the fragmented realities and partial truths that often plague our understanding of the world. Instead of resorting to theoretical gymnastics, he encourages them to embrace the richness of their discipline by examining the role of space as an indissoluble system of objects and systems of actions that play a vital role in social processes. Through his geographic lens, Santos contributes to the production of a critical social theory that sheds light on the complex dynamics of our globalized world. This thought-provoking book is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the spatial dimensions of human existence.

\n Weight: 446g\n
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781478014409\n \n