Many countries produced an official national atlas in the twentieth century. This book examines these national atlases as an intriguing window into the connections between science, state, territory and power.

Narrates the story of urban America from 1950, revealing a portrait of urban transformation. This work chronicles the steady rise of urbanization, the increasing suburbanization, and the sweeping metropolitanization of…

Cities around the world have seen: an increase in population and capital investments in land and building; a shift in central city populations as the poor are forced out; and…

In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His…

This is a comprehensive guide to the latest scholarship in urban studies. Traditional models, radical interpretations and postmodern concerns are synthesized in this account of the central issues of contemporary…

Illustrates how the city is part of the environment, and how it is subject to environmental constraints and opportunities. This book is organized around three central themes: urban environment in…

Presents a set of readings that throw light on the relationship between people and the environment. This book introduces the concept of environmental discourses - explanations of the world around…

This book examines the changing nature of metropolitan areas through a comprehensive analysis of the historical, demographic, geographic, economic, and political issues facing the US in the twenty-first century.