Places on the Margin
Rob Shields
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Description for Places on the Margin
Paperback. The debate on modernity and postmodernity has awakened interest in the importance of the spatial for cultural formations. Rob Shields has here developed an alternative geography and sociology of space by examining 'places on the margin'. Series: International Library of Sociology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 line drawings, bibliography. BIC Classification: JH; RGC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
The debate on modernity and postmodernity has awakened interest in the importance of the spatial for cultural formations. But what of those spaces that exist as much in the imagination as in physical reality? This book attempts to develop an alternative geography and sociology of space by examining `places on the margin'.
The debate on modernity and postmodernity has awakened interest in the importance of the spatial for cultural formations. But what of those spaces that exist as much in the imagination as in physical reality? This book attempts to develop an alternative geography and sociology of space by examining `places on the margin'.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
International Library of Sociology
Number of Pages
348
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415080224
SKU
V9780415080224
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99-1
Reviews for Places on the Margin
`This groundbreaking study will interest those committed to keeping abreast of current social theory. The case studies are good too!' - Choice `Rob Shields' coverage of the theoretical debates is right up to date and the four case studies provide a fascinating application and illumination of the issues which he is addressing.' - Peter Saunders, Sussex University `Shields ... Read more