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Territory: A Short Introduction (Short Introductions to Geography)
Territory A Short Introduction - Short Introductions to Geography Author:David Delaney 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 ... more »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.