Territories, Environments, Politics: Explorations in Territoriology

This collection highlights the state of the art in territoriological research, exploring the newly emerging territorial formations in culture, politics, and society. It questions how we can understand territorial complexities and the ways in which different processes of territorialization co-exist and interact, integrating scientific advances from various disciplines. It also discusses which technological, political, and cultural facets of territories should be tackled to make sense of their life and how to study territorial phenomena across disciplinary boundaries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection seeks to provide a comprehensive illustration of the state-of-the-art in territoriological research, encompassing both empirical and theoretical dimensions. The volume brings together a series of original, previously unpublished essays that explore the emerging territorial formations in culture, politics, and society. While the globalisation debate of the 1990s largely centred around a 'general deterritorialisation hypothesis,' since the 2000s, it has become increasingly apparent that global connections are being added to territories rather than erasing them, thereby contributing to the increase in territorial complexity. Key questions arise, such as how can we advance our understanding of territorial complexities and the ways in which different processes of territorialisation coexist and interact, integrating scientific advancements from a diverse range of disciplines? Where and what forms does territorial complexity assume, and how do complex territories operate in specific instances? Which technological, political, and cultural aspects of territories should be addressed to comprehend the life of territories? How and by what different or combined methods can we describe territories, and do justice to their articulations and meanings? How can the territoriological vocabulary relate to contemporary social theory advancements such as ANT, the ontological turn, the mobilities paradigm, sensory urbanism, and atmospheres research? How can territorial phenomena be studied across disciplinary boundaries?

Territories, Environments, Politics offers a novel perspective on a range of critical contemporary socio-spatial phenomena. Rather than attempting to confine territoriology within a rigid disciplinary framework, the collection aims to showcase the breadth and potential of current territoriological research. It explores the evolving territorial configurations in culture, politics, and society, shedding light on the complex interplay between global connections and territorial dynamics. By presenting a diverse collection of original essays, the volume seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and refinement of territoriological theories and methodologies.

In conclusion, Territories, Environments, Politics serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the evolving nature of territories and their significance in contemporary society. Through its comprehensive coverage of empirical and theoretical perspectives, the collection provides a rich tapestry of insights that will undoubtedly stimulate further research and discussion in the field.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032051666