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Philosophy and Geography II
Light, Andrew; Smith, Jonathan M.. Ed(S): Light, Andrew; Smith, Jonathan M.
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Description for Philosophy and Geography II
Hardback. Editor(s): Light, Andrew; Smith, Jonathan M. Series: Philosophy and Geography. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 238 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
The future of public space is uncertain. Although public spaces have become increasingly shabby and crowded, novel alternatives have appeared in the form of fantastic, semi-public pleasure grounds, developed by well-heeled, crowd-pleasing entrepreneurs and devoted to profit, consumption, and self-indulgence. Philosophers and geographers have converged on the topic of public space, fascinated and in many ways alarmed by fundamental changes in the way post-industrial societies produce space for public use, and in the way citizens of these same societies perceive and constitute themselves as a public. The contributors to this volume advance this inquiry, making extensive use of political and ... Read more
The future of public space is uncertain. Although public spaces have become increasingly shabby and crowded, novel alternatives have appeared in the form of fantastic, semi-public pleasure grounds, developed by well-heeled, crowd-pleasing entrepreneurs and devoted to profit, consumption, and self-indulgence. Philosophers and geographers have converged on the topic of public space, fascinated and in many ways alarmed by fundamental changes in the way post-industrial societies produce space for public use, and in the way citizens of these same societies perceive and constitute themselves as a public. The contributors to this volume advance this inquiry, making extensive use of political and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and Geography
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847688098
SKU
V9780847688098
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About Light, Andrew; Smith, Jonathan M.. Ed(S): Light, Andrew; Smith, Jonathan M.
Andrew Light is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Montana. Jonathan M. Smith is associate professor of Geography at Texas A&M University.
Reviews for Philosophy and Geography II
It offers the prospect of an academic conversation across boundaries that have proven remarkably impervious to dialogue. The reader will encounter thought-provoking comments in a number of the essays.
Professional Geographer
They show that both philosophers and geographers can benefit from listening to the epistemological, political, scientific, and ethical issues surrounding space and place that trouble each other. ... Read more
Professional Geographer
They show that both philosophers and geographers can benefit from listening to the epistemological, political, scientific, and ethical issues surrounding space and place that trouble each other. ... Read more