A Political Geography of Africa
A Political Geography of Africa

Author: E. A. Boateng

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 1978-10-05

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780521292696

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First published in 1978, this book is intended as an introductory study to the political geography of Africa. It seeks in particular to underline and analyse the salient political and socio-economic problems and issues which have faced Africa and its various regions and states in their search for political stability and economic viability. It is the author's belief that by examining the continent's problems within a geographical and historical context readers will be enabled to gain a better understanding of their real import and make a reasonable assessment of future developments and trends. For the benefit of those who are not already familiar with the meaning and scope of political geography the book begins with an introductory section outlining the principles of the subject. In the concluding chapter the author examines the role of the Organisation of African Unity both as an instrument of political liberation and as a factor for the resolution of conflicts and the achievement of economic progress and political stability.

Africa
Africa

Author: James Mervyn Nicholson

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Nation, State and Territory
Nation, State and Territory

Author: Roy E H Mellor

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-19

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1317331095

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This detailed analysis, originally published in 1989 studies the relationship between nation, state and territory. It explores the evolution of nations and the development of the state idea. Consideration is given to the frontier, s the interface between states, the influence of defence requirements, and the dilemmas involved in organizing the internal territorial-administrative arrangements of state territory. Finally the book reviews the geographical problems of empires, in growth and decline, and the impact of international organizations among states. Throughout the book, the themese are given an historical dimension and are supported by numerous maps and examples.

The Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa

Author: Alasdair Drysdale

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 9780195035384

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Many of the political problems of the Middle East and North Africa have geographic roots, but material and ideas on spatial relationships in the region have, until now, remained scattered and piecemeal. In this original work, Drysdale and Blake examine the ways in which the geography and politics of the region are intertwined, and focus on the evolution and deficiencies of the contemporary political map. Organized around the themes of partition and integration, the discussion covers such timely issues as the Arab-Israeli conflict, Arab unity, the civil war in Lebanon, regional petroleum development, strategic straits, and the Iran-Iraq war. Throughout, this unique book is richly illustrated with specially drawn maps and diagrams.

Our Fragmented World
Our Fragmented World

Author: W.Gordon East

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 1975-04

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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The Political Geography of Inequality
The Political Geography of Inequality

Author: Pablo Beramendi

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-03-26

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1107008131

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This is a book about redistribution and inequality in political unions, a form of democracy that involves several levels of government and that encompasses about one third of the population living under democracy around the world. The analysis concerns how different unions solve the tension between the protection of autonomy for specific territories and the redistribution of wealth among them and among their citizens.

The Geopolitics of Regional Power
The Geopolitics of Regional Power

Author: Sören Scholvin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-09

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1317030451

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In the last two decades, various states from the Global South have emerged as important players in international relations. Most popular among them is China. Brazil, India and South Africa have also taken essential roles in global and regional politics. Compared to traditional great powers, they can be labelled ’regional great powers’ or ’regional powers’ because their influence is - with the exception of China - concentrated on their neighbourhood. The impact of regions, meaning the impact of geography, on the economics and politics of regional powers is surprisingly understudied. This book analyses how geographical conditions influence the regional economics and politics of South Africa, allowing the author to delineate its region of influence.

An Introduction to Political Geography
An Introduction to Political Geography

Author: John Rennie Short

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-26

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 113489113X

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Old powers are falling. New states are emerging. The gap between East and West is narrowing. What are the problems facing the emerging new world order? Can action at the community level affect global issues? An Introduction to Political Geography, in its first edition helped shape the study of the discipline. Entirely revised and updated, this new edition explores political and geographic change within the same accessible framework. John Short emphasises the need for a fluid approach to the study of the international order, the nation state, as well as social movements. Though the world is becoming smaller, popular access to power remains an elusive goal. An integrated world economy may well perpetuate past inequalities just as political systems continue to work by exclusion. The global village and the ecological approach this implies, must be paid particular attention when examining the political geography of participation. An Introduction to Political Geography reviews the history of the rise and fall of centres of power, draws on a wide range of detailed international case studies to illustrate current trends, and discusses future developments.