Philosophy and Geography II: The Production of Public Space

Light, Andrew [Editor]; Smith, Jonathan M. [Editor]; Casey, Edward S. [Contributor]; Chaston, Ian [Contributor]; Dimendberg, Edward [Contributor]; Gorton, Matthew [Contributor]; Gulick, John [Contributor]; Hillier, Jean [Contributor]; Kilian, Ted [Contributor]; Mason, Hugh [Contributor]; Pascalev, Mario [Contributor]; Smith, Neil [Contributor]; Stevenson, John [Contributor]; Tétreault, Mary Ann [Contributor]; Wallin, Luke [Contributor]; White, John [Contributor];

ISBN 10: 0847688100 / ISBN 13: 9780847688104

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy and Geography II: The Production of Public Space
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847688100
• ISBN 13: 9780847688104
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 13 ounces

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Synopsis

The future of public space is uncertain. Although public spaces have become increasingly shabby and crowded, novel alternatives have appeared in the form of fantastic, semi-public pleasure grounds, developed by well-heeled, crowd-pleasing entrepreneurs and devoted to profit, consumption, and self-indulgence. Philosophers and geographers have converged on the topic of public space, fascinated and in many ways alarmed by fundamental changes in the way post-industrial societies produce space for public use, and in the way citizens of these same societies perceive and constitute themselves as a public. The contributors to this volume advance this inquiry, making extensive use of political and social theory. Philosophy and Geography II: The Production of Public Space gives readers an enhanced appreciation of the intimate connections between political principles, social processes, and the commonplaces of our everyday environments.

About the Authors

Neil Smith teaches History and Politics at The Manchester Grammar School and has extensive experience of mentoring trainee and newly qualified teachers. Neil is a senior examiner for GCE A Level History and has written A Level textbooks and numerous articles on teaching and learning. Neil has a blog at http://whatwentwell.blogspot.com/

John White is an internationally known commercial and historical illustrator. He has over twenty-five years experience and several awards, including from the National Museum of Naval Aviation for his painting The Sinking of the Battleship Yamato.