Author Description
As theorists have begun using geographical concepts and metaphors to think about the complex and differentiated world, it is important to reflect on their work, and its impact on our thoughts on space. This revealing book explores the work of a wide range of prolific social theorists. Included contributions from an impressive range of renowned geographical writers, each examine the work of one writer - ranging from early this century to contemporary writers.Among the writers discussed are Georg Simmel, Mikhail Bakhtin, Gilles Deleuze, Helene Cixous, Henri Lefebvre, Jacques Lacan, Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault and Franz Fanon. Ideal for those interested in the 'spatial turn' in social and cultural theory, this fascinating book asks what role space plays in the work of such theorists, what difference (if any) it makes to their concepts, and what difference such an appreciation makes to the way we might think about space.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how geographical concepts and spatial metaphors inform the work of influential social theorists and how these perspectives reshape our understanding of space. Editors Mike Crang and Nigel Thrift compile a series of essays that analyze the intellectual contributions of diverse thinkers, ranging from early 20th-century figures to contemporary scholars. The text provides a framework for evaluating the 'spatial turn' in social and cultural theory by examining how space functions as a critical variable in the conceptual models of these writers.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Critical analysis of spatial concepts in the work of Georg Simmel, Mikhail Bakhtin, Gilles Deleuze, and others.
- Examination of the 'spatial turn' within the broader landscape of social and cultural theory.
- Comparative studies on how geographical metaphors alter the interpretation of established social theories.
- Scholarly inquiry into the role of space in the works of Jacques Lacan, Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, and Franz Fanon.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a foundational resource for students and researchers navigating the intersection of geography and social theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires a solid background in critical theory to fully appreciate the nuanced arguments presented.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203411145
ISBN-13:
9780203411148
Philosophy
Geography
Social Theory
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