Understanding Cultural Geography av Jon (University of Cardiff UK) Anderson

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<P>This book outlines how the theoretical ideas, empirical foci, and methodological techniques of cultural geography make sense of the ¿culture wars¿ that define our time. It is on the battleground of culture that our opportunities, rights, and futures are determined and <EM>Understanding Cultural Geography</EM> showcases how this discipline can be used to understand these battles and how we can engage in them. Through doing so, the book not only introduces the reader to the rich and complex history of cultural geography, but also the key terms on which the discipline is built. From these insights, the text approaches place as an ¿ongoing composition of traces¿, highlighting the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the world around us, and what our role can be in transforming it for the better.</P><P>The third edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate recent literature and reflect the changing cultural context of its time. Retaining its exciting and innovative structure,