Military Geographies
RGS-IBG Book Series
1. Edition May 2004
212 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Military Geographies is about how local space, place,
environment and landscape are shaped by military presence, and
about how wider geographies are touched by militarism.
* A book about how local space, place, environment and landscape
are shaped by military presence, and about how wider geographies
are touched by militarism.
* Sets a new agenda for the study of military geography with its
critical analysis of the ways in which military control over space
is legitimized.
* Explores the ways in which militarism and military activities
control development, the use of space and our understanding of
place.
* Focuses on military lands, establishments and personnel in
contemporary peacetime settings.
* Uses examples from Europe, North America and Australasia.
* Draws on original research into the mechanisms by which the
British government manages the defence estate.
* Illustrated with maps, plans and other figures.
Acknowledgements.
Series Editors' Preface.
List of Abbreviations.
1. Military Geography, Militarism's Geographies.
2. Military Space.
3. Military Economic Geographies.
4. Militarized Environments.
5. Military Landscapes.
6. Challenging Military Geographies.
7. The Study of Military Geographies.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index
"This lively and engaging book sets an exciting new agenda for
research into militarism and its geographies. A rich insight into
militarism's 'hold' on places."
--Neil Ward, University of Leeds
"A pioneering study of military geographies bringing all the
issues into sharp focus. By examining the environmental, cultural,
economic and political dimensions of militarism through the lens of
geography and a wealth of case studies (many from the UK), this
book is a unique and important contribution to the literature. It
will become an essential reference in the field."
--John Lovering, Professor of Urban Development and
Governance, Cardiff University