Key Concepts in Economic Geography
- Yuko Aoyama - Clark University, USA
- James T Murphy - Clark University, USA
- Susan Hanson - Clark University, USA
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.
a thoughrough yet accessible reader to help students ground their studies by exploring core concepts. It is also a useful guide for structuring introductory lecture series.
This book provides an excellent introduction into the spatial dimensions of the economy as well as the economic dimensions of space. I have recommended it to students with special interest in the geographical aspects of economic history.
This book provides all the necessary information and conceptual underpinnings of economic geography. Diction, layout and references make the entrance to the subject - for students and lectureres alike - a walk in the park.
This book provides a very valuable introduction to key concepts in economic geography for undergraduate students. It will appeal both to those students attracted to more conventional explanations, as well as those interested in more critical ideas.
very well structured textbook, appropriate for 1st year undergraduates
a thoughrough yet accessible reader to help students ground their studies by exploring core concepts. It is also a useful guide for structuring introductory lecture series.
The book is useful for a quick overview over key concepts. I found it useful for structuring course contents, since it covers both cultural/social as well as organizational/economistic topics. The essays are too short and broad though, to be sufficient as (exclusive) key reading texts.
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I find that this book gives a good overview and discussion of central themes within economic geography. I like that I have to find most of the illustrations myself. Yet, a short illustration of each of the classical model could be helpful to the students.
The nice thing about this text is that it is concise but with depth in its coverage. A must have for any library, and a useful desk reference for any serious student of economic geography or political economy.
