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The Arctic is a complex space. This book considers the competing elements surrounding the region, from geopolitical claims on its rich resources to environmental concerns over the effects of climate change and shrinking sea ice. It examines the impact of ongoing cultural, physical, and economic changes, and considers the future of the Arctic.
The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an essential primer for those seeking information about one of the most important regions in the world today.
Antarctica attracts great interest from political leaders, journalists, and public audiences around the world. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds presents a modern account of Antarctica, looking closely at contemporary developments in commerce, science, sovreignty, and governance.
Exploring the implications of border conflicts, Klaus Dodds examines geopolitical tensions worldwide, from the Gaza Strip to the Himalayas. He highlights how climate change is reshaping natural borders and intensifying the need for barriers and security. The book delves into the construction and significance of borders, revealing their impact on citizens and governments, while shedding light on our political history and future diplomatic relations. Through this analysis, Dodds offers insights into the evolving landscape of international relationships in a changing world.
And what would happen if Elon Musk declared himself president of the Moon?In Border Wars, Professor Klaus Dodds takes us on a journey into the geopolitical conflict of tomorrow in an eye-opening tour of the world's best-known, most dangerous and most unexpected border conflicts from the Gaza Strip to the space race.
In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction to Geopolitics, Klaus Dodds uses a wide range of real-life examples, from the past and present, to demonstrate not only the importance of the links between political power, geography, and cultural diversity, but also how our geopolitical outlook moulds our understanding of the world.
This book analyzes the representational geographies of the Bond film franchise, offering an interdisciplinary perspective on 007 as a hero. It covers overlooked topics such as geopolitical relations, space depictions, and the significance of touch and movement, discussing all 24 official films and theorizing the franchise's future.
In Ice: Nature and Culture Klaus Dodds provides a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural, natural and geopolitical history of ice, revealing how throughout history human communities have made sense of ice.