Territory: A Short IntroductionISBN: 978-1-4051-1832-3
Paperback
178 pages
October 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with
the term "territory" in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys
the field and brings theory to ground in the case of
Palestine.
- A clear and accessible introduction to the complexities
associated with the term "territory".
- Provides an interdisciplinary survey of the many strands of
research in the field.
- Addresses specific areas including interpretations of
territorial structures; the relationship between territoriality and
scale; the validity and fluidity of territory; and the practical,
social processes associated with territorial
re-configurations.
- Stresses that our understanding of territory is inseparable
from our understanding of power.
- Uses Israel/Palestine as an extended illustrative case
study.
- The author’s strong legal and geographical background gives the work an authoritative perspective.
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