Scale by Andrew Herod

Scale by Andrew Herod

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Summary

Geographical scale is a central concept enabling us to make sense of the world we inhabit. This book provides a structured investigation of the debates concerning the concept of scale and how various geographical scales have been thought about within critical social theory.

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Scale by Andrew Herod

Geographical scale is a central concept enabling us to make sense of the world we inhabit. This book provides a structured investigation of the debates concerning the concept of scale and how various geographical scales have been thought about within critical social theory.

"Andrew Herod’s Scale offers an exhaustive and critical account of the theoretical importance and political centrality of spatial scaleWith knife-edge precision he charts the theoretical controversies, explores different conceptualizations and excavates the relevance of thinking through scale for understanding real world process. This book is a must read for all those interested in understanding how the world works, why it does so and how to act in it." Erik Swyngedouw, University of Manchester

"With understanding of rare insight, Herod provides an exhaustive and thorough survey of the literature on geographic scale. The book sets a high standard. It fills a major gap in the literature and will be a standard reference for all those doing research on the topic." Kevin R. Cox, The Ohio State University

Andrew Herod is Professor of Geography and Adjunct Professor of International Relations and of Anthropology at the University of Georgia. He is also an elected official, serving in the government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
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ISBN 13 9780415349086
ISBN 10 0415349087
Title Scale
Author Andrew Herod
Series Key Ideas In Geography
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2010-08-11
Number of pages 294
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