Rob Kitchin Livres

Focusing on the interdisciplinary nature of Critical Data Studies, this comprehensive A-Z guide offers succinct definitions and descriptions of over 400 key terms related to data's production, governance, and usage. It explores the implications of data-driven systems and whose interests they serve. Designed for students, scholars, and professionals, the book enhances comprehension of the field and provides resources for further exploration, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of data's role in society.

Focusing on the geographic dimensions and critical interpretations of cyberspace, this book delves into its implications for the future. It offers a thoughtful analysis that contributes to the expanding discourse surrounding digital landscapes and their societal impacts, making it a significant resource for understanding the evolving nature of online environments.

How do humans think and behave in geographic space? The authors analyze what people know about spatial geographical relationships, and how this knowledge is used in everyday life. They synthesize a variety of perspectives from various disciplines, providing a critical appraisal of geographic space. In doing so, the authors put forth new ideas and theories concerning cognitive mapping, and outline an agenda for future research.

This new dictionary provides over 2,000 clear and concise entries on human geography, covering basic terms and concepts as well as biographies, organisations, and major periods and schools. Authoritative and accessible, this is a must-have for every student of human geography, as well as for professionals and interested members of the public.