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Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction

ISBN: 978-1-4051-3219-0
Paperback
456 pages
June 2007, ©2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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Economic Geography is a comprehensive introduction to this growing field, providing students with a vibrant and distinctive geographical insight into the economy.

  • Contrasts a distinctively geographical approach with popular conceptions and assumptions in economics and management studies
  • Debates a wide range of topics including economic discourses, uneven development, commodity chains, technology and agglomeration, the commodification of nature, states, transnational corporations, labour, consumption, economic cultures, gender, and ethnic economies
  • Is richly illustrated with examples, vignettes, and case studies drawn from a variety of sectors around the world
  • Is written in a clear, engaging and lively style
  • Includes a rich array of photos, figures, text boxes, sample essay questions and annotated lists of further reading