On geopolitics : space, place, and international relations / Harvey Starr
- Author
- Starr, Harvey
- Published
- Boulder, [Colo.] : Paradigm Publishers, [2013]
- Copyright Date
- ©2013
- Physical Description
- vii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Series
- Contents
- Geography and International Relations -- Spaces and Places: The Power of Place and Spatial Analysis -- Territory, Proximity, and the Geography of International Conflict -- International Borders in an Age of Globalization -- Alliances and Geopolitics -- Geographic Tools: Geographic Information Systems Applied to International Politics -- The Nature of Borders and Conflict -- The Nature of Borders and Cooperation: Integration in the European Union -- The Dynamism of Geography and Global Politics.
- Summary
- "This book shows how the "new geopolitics" links to the way in which geography and international relations have intertwined in the past. Using recent developments in GIS technology as well as traditional theories and methods, Harvey Starr explores themes of spatiality and territoriality as they connect to international affairs. He also examines geopolitical dynamics beyond borders in a world now buffeted by nonstate actors and subject to intergovernmental institutions and norms. On Geopolitics is a brilliant synthesis of Starr's long work on conflict and cooperation, alliances, opportunity, and willingness, all within a geographic framework. At the same time, Starr points the way toward new tools and techniques for the study of globalization and world politics. This book: Summarizes theory and research linking international relations (IR) to geography and geopolitics. ; Stresses the context of "space" and "spatiality" as necessary for studying IR along with "time." ; Demonstrates the dynamic nature of geography and its components such as distance, space, and territory. ; Applies geography to our understanding of conflict and cooperation, and alliances. ; Uses Starr's "opportunity" and "willingness" framework as an organizing device. ; Engages recent developments in GIS technology in showing the connections between geography and IR."--Publisher's website.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 9781594518768 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1594518769 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781594518775 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1594518777 (pbk. : alk. paper) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-175) and index.
- Source of Acquisition
- Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment; 2012
- Endowment Note
- Paterno Libraries Endowment
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