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: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
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 The volume brings together a series of original, previously unpublished essays that explore the emerging territorial formations in culture, politics, and society.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', it has become increasingly apparent since the 2000s that global connections are being added to territories, rather than erasing them. This addition represents a further factor in the increase of 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 co-exist and interact, integrating scientific advances 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 make sense of 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 fresh perspective on a range of key contemporary socio-spatial phenomena. Rather than attempting to confine territoriology within a specific disciplinary framework, the collection aims to showcase the breadth and potential of current territoriological research. It explores the evolving territorial formations in culture, politics, and society, highlighting their significance in shaping our understanding of the world.

The volume begins by examining the theoretical foundations of territoriological research. Contributors explore the concept of territory, its historical evolution, and the various approaches employed in its study. They discuss the role of power, identity, and space in territorial processes, as well as the challenges and limitations of traditional territorial analysis.

The next section delves into empirical territoriological research. Contributors present case studies and examples from various regions and contexts, highlighting the diverse ways in which territories are formed, contested, and transformed. They explore the role of institutions, governance, and social movements in shaping territorial dynamics, as well as the impact of globalisation, urbanisation, and technological change on territories.

The collection also addresses the interdisciplinary nature of territoriological research. Contributors discuss the ways in which territoriological concepts and methodologies can be integrated with other fields such as geography, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. They explore the potential for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the exchange of ideas between different disciplines, in order to better understand the complex and multifaceted nature of territoriological phenomena.

In conclusion, Territories, Environments, Politics provides a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the study of territories. It offers a comprehensive illustration of the state-of-the-art in territoriological research, encompassing both empirical and theoretical dimensions. The collection highlights the emerging territorial formations in culture, politics, and society, and explores the complex processes that shape them. It also addresses the interdisciplinary nature of territoriological research, and encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and exchange of ideas. By providing a platform for the exploration of territoriological phenomena, the collection contributes to our understanding of the world and the ways in which we inhabit it.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032051697