Re-Imagining Spaces and Places: Interdisciplinary Essays on the Relationship between Identity, Space, and Place

Space and place are complex and mutable concepts that require new frameworks to approach them critically. This edited collection examines the changing dynamics of space and place in relation to current political, social, and environmental urgencies across the globe, with chapters investigating real and imaginary spaces and places. It serves as a progressive connection of fields, minds, and outlooks through an innovative, pluralistic vision, emphasizing the centrality of spaces and places in disentangling the complexities of our past and present and suggesting a more pluralistic approach for exploring fundamental concepts in future spaces and places studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

While space and place are fundamental concepts in the study of culture, their complexity and mutability demand innovative frameworks for critical analysis. This edited collection brings together contributions from authors across various fields, career stages, and geopolitical backgrounds, exploring the evolving dynamics of space and place in relation to current political, social, and environmental crises worldwide.

The chapters in this collection examine both real and imagined spaces and places, offering a comprehensive examination of multiple phenomena that shape our world. From the protests in Egyptian and Turkish squares to the power-related narratives embedded in institutional buildings, from the development of the commercial arena in Victorian and Edwardian London to the effects of current environmental concerns on the evaluation of urban and rural locations, the volume serves as a progressive bridge between fields, minds, and outlooks through an innovative, pluralistic vision.

This interdisciplinary approach not only highlights the centrality of spaces and places in unraveling the complexities of our past and present but also suggests a more pluralistic approach for exploring fundamental concepts in future spaces and places studies. By bringing together diverse perspectives and methodologies, this collection contributes to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of these concepts and their implications for our understanding of the world.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 160 x 240 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800717381