Focusing on the intricate relationship between economies and their geographic contexts, this book offers a profound analysis of economic flows and social dynamics. It challenges the traditional notion of economies, emphasizing that they are shaped by specific geographies rather than existing in isolation. The work is presented as a groundbreaking contribution, aiming to reshape critical understanding in the field and provoke thoughtful discourse about the complexities of economic systems.
Along a thousand-mile chain of treeless and windswept islands, Unalaska is perched at the end of the world, or, as some prefer to say, the beginning. In 1964, Ray Hudson, 22, landed in Unalaska village with a brand-new college degree, eager to teach. The Aleuts had seen many outsiders who had come but seldom stayed more than a year. Yet Hudson was no short-timer. Captivated by Unalaska and the history and traditions of its enduring people, he stayed. As the years passedone, then five, ten, then twentyhe was embraced by his Aleut neighbors, sharing their celebrations and tragedies, teaching their children, exploring their language, and, much to their surprise, learning their delicate art of grass basketry. Ray Hudsons intimate memoir weaves together landscape and language, storytelling and silence, ancient mythology and day-to-day village life. Ultimately he pays homage to the people he came to teach, and who, in the end, were his teachers.
The book examines the shift from manufacturing to the service sector in Global North economies, contrasting it with the rise of manufacturing in the Global South. It delves into the reasons behind these economic transformations and provides insights into understanding the dynamics of the current global economy. Through this analysis, it seeks to illuminate the complexities of contemporary economic structures and the implications for future growth and development.
Grounded in 25 years of original research, this book offers a blend of diverse case studies and theoretical analyses in economic geography. The author examines critical factors such as space, production, and environmental issues, while integrating social and political concerns. By presenting groundbreaking case material, the work connects complex theories to broader trends in economic geography and social sciences, providing a comprehensive understanding of evolving methodologies and perspectives in the field.
Towards a geographical political economy
Grounded in Marxian political economy, this collection explores the evolution of economic geography amidst significant global changes, including the rise of capitalism post-communism. It highlights the intersection of economic geography with public policy and planning, addressing topics such as uneven development and social economy. Compiled from the extensive work of Ray Hudson, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary economic issues, offering new insights into the implications of globalization on economic practices and policies.
Focusing on the complexities of land use, this book compiles diverse studies that provide a comprehensive overview for students. It serves as a valuable resource, exploring various aspects of land management and utilization, making it an essential guide for understanding the intricacies of the subject.
Mezinárodní kolektiv geografů a kartografů shromáždil, utřídil a interpretoval nesmírné množství informací. Vznikl jedinečný geografický atlas. Všechny státy světa představuje jasně a systematicky v jejich fyzicko-geografické, politické, hospodářské a kulturní rozmanitosti. Tématické mapy vztahující se k podnebí, rostlinstvu, zemětřesení a vulkanismu, problematice energie a populace doprovázející úvodní texty a původu vesmíru, složení sluneční soustavy, ale i o vzniku Země a kontinentů.Vynikající fotografie a detailně přesné ilustrace odrážející charakter každé země a jejich obyvatel.
This book is the product of four years of collaborative work within the framework of the European Science Foundation's Regional and Urban Restructuring in Europe (RURE) programme. With one exception, all of the chapters have been prepared by participants in RURE - the exception being that commissioned from Conti and Enrietti on Fiat and Italy to provide a fuller coverage of changes in the main automobile producing companies and countries of Europe. A - perhaps the - central theme around which the RURE programme was conceived is that the restructuring of the production system lies at the heart of the changing map of Europe. Equally, it continues to be the case that the automobile industry lies at the cutting edge of the search for viable new models of production. Some eighty years ago the automobile industry occupied a pivotal position in the transition from craft to mass production - indeed „Fordism“ came to denote not just a particular micro-economic model of production organisation in the factory but a macro-scale model of economic development, characterized by a particular pattern of relations between mass production, mass consumption and national state regulation. From the late 1960s, however, it became increasingly clear that Fordism as a macro-scale model of advanced capitalist development was reaching its limits.