Description
Book SynopsisPolitics and political relationships underpin the world we live in. From a geographical perspective the most obvious example is the territorial division of the earth's surface into states. We also see territoriality in action when we are confronted with signs such as authorized personnel only' keep out', no trespassing', strictly no admittance'. Territorial strategies to control geographic space can be used to assert, maintain or resist power and as force for oppression or liberation. Forms of exclusion can be consolidated and reinforced through territorial practices, yet they can also be resisted through similar means. Territoriality can be seen as the spatial expression of power with borders dividing those inside from those outside.
The extensively revised and updated second edition continues to provide an introduction to theories of territoriality and the outcomes of territorial control and resistance. The book emphasizes the underlying processes associated with terr
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"Simply put, the best text on the territorial dimensions of power. Guided by a sophisticated, yet accessible discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of territoriality, Storey explores territorial strategies of control and resistance and shows how the demarcation of space is central in the construction of identities, culture, and place. Written in a lucid style, well-illustrated with images and maps, and comprehensive in scope, Territories provides an effective introduction to the major political processes that shape the modern state system from the local to the global scale; it is indispensible reading for students of nationalism, conflict and globalization." Professor Guntram H. Herb, Middlebury College, Vermont, USA.
"The first place I'll send my students. A very helpful introduction to a complicated topic, at a range of spatial scales. It is clearly written without ducking difficult questions, and there are plenty of examples. It has been thoroughly updated, both empirically and theoretically, from the previous edition. Highly recommended." Professor Stuart Elden, Durham University, UK.
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Territory and Territoritality 3. The Territorial State 4. Nations and Nationalism 5. Nationalism, Territory and Space 6. The Future of the Sovereign State 7. Territory, Locality and Community 8. Territory and Society 9. Conclusions
