Placing Critical Geography: Historical Geographies of Critical Geography

This book explores the multiple histories of critical geography as it developed in 14 different locations around the globe, bringing together a range of approaches in critical geography. It is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive account of a wide variety of historical geographies of critical geography from around the world, illustrating the interactions between different critical geographers working across different spaces. It provides a critical overview that is international and will be important reading for researchers and students of the history and philosophy of geography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of critical geography's evolution across 14 diverse global locations, seamlessly merging a multitude of critical approaches. Serving as the inaugural endeavor to present a comprehensive overview of a wide array of historical geographies of critical geography from around the world, it offers a profound exploration of the development of critical geographical thought beyond the hegemonic Anglo-American metropoles.

Spanning a wide range of regional and intellectual backgrounds, this volume brings together geographers from diverse corners of the globe, providing a critical perspective that transcends international boundaries. Through its chapters, it offers a nuanced account of critical geography's historical trajectory, highlighting both strong connections with Anglo-American critical geography and independent developments that shaped distinct critical geographies in different parts of the world.

Placing Critical Geographies serves as an invaluable companion to existing histories of critical geography, enriching the understanding of researchers and scholars alike. It is particularly relevant to undergraduate and graduate students of the history and philosophy of geography, as it sheds light on the intricate interplay between critical geographical thought and the broader geographical landscape.

Weight: 789g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409431411