Economic geography : : past, present and future / / edited by Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen, Helen Lawton Smith.

• Superior document: Routledge studies in economic geography
• TeilnehmendeR: Bagchi-Sen, Sharmistha, 1961-; Lawton Smith, Helen,
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : : Taylor & Francis,, 2006.
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Language: English
• Series: Routledge studies in economic geography.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 260 pages).

The impact of economic geography both within and beyond the wider field of geography has been constrained in the past by its own limitations. Drawing together the work of several eminent geographers this superb collection assesses the current state of knowledge in the sub discipline and its future direction. In doing so, the contributors show how economic geographers have offered explanations that affect places and lives in the broader context of the global economy. Offering a discussion of theoretical constructs and methodologies with the purpose to show the need to combine different approaches in understanding spatial (inter) dependencies, contributors also demonstrate the need to engage with multiple audiences, and within this context they proceed to examine how geographers have interfaced with businesses and policy. This excellent collection moves economic geography from a preoccupation with theory towards more rigorous empirical research with greater relevance for public policy. With excellent breadth of coverage, it provides an outstanding introduction to research topics and approaches.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Past, Present, and Future of Economic Geography -- Section 1: Economic Geography: Roots and Legacy -- Section 2: Globalization and Contemporary Capitalism -- Section 3: Regional Competitive Advantage: Industrial Change, Human Capital, and Public Policy -- Index.