Key Concepts in Economic Geography
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December
2010 |
288 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Key Concepts in Economic Geography is a
new kind of textbook that forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for
the human geography sub-disciplines. Organized around 20 short essays, this book
provides a cutting edge introduction to the central concepts that define
contemporary research in economic geography. Involving detailed and expansive
discussions, the book includes:
- An introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field
- Over 20 key concept entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions, and evolutions of the subject
- Extensive pedagogic features that enhance understanding including figures, diagrams, and further reading
An ideal companion text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in economic geography, the book presents the key concepts in the discipline, demonstrating their historical roots, and contemporary applications to fully understand the processes of economic change, regional growth and decline, globalization, and the changing locations of firms and industries. Written by an internationally recognized set of authors, the book is an essential addition to any geography student’s library.
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The Introduction can be downloaded here:
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/upm-data/36156_01_Aoyama_et_al_Introduction.pdf