Modern Geographical Thought

Book Details:

• Author: Richard Peet

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131604380

• Pages: 352

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Modern Geographical Thought by Richard Peet is a foundational text that examines the evolution of human geographical thought over the past three decades. Bridging the gap between geography, philosophy, and social theory, Peet meticulously explores a wide spectrum of theoretical frameworks.

The book begins with existential phenomenology and humanistic geography, and moves through key ideologies such as radical geography, Marxism, structuralism, structuration theory, realism, locality studies, poststructuralism, postmodernism, and feminism. Each chapter offers an in-depth analysis of pivotal works and major contributors, making even the most complex ideas accessible to students.

Through clear explanations and contextual insights, readers are guided into understanding contemporary philosophical themes that shape the discipline of geography today. This work is indispensable for students and researchers of human geography, philosophical geography, and critical spatial theory.

It serves as a key resource in:

• Courses on geographical thought and theory

• The philosophical foundations of geography

• Graduate-level studies in social sciences and humanities

About the Author

Richard Peet is a prominent geographer and Professor at the Graduate School of Geography, Clark University. As the editor of Human Geography, his contributions to radical and critical geographic scholarship are internationally acclaimed. His major publications include:

• Radical Geography (1978)

• International Capitalism and International Restructuring (with Nigel Thrift, 1987)

• New Models in Geography (2 vols., 1989)

• Global Capitalism (1991)

• Liberation Ecologies (with Michael Watts, 1996)

His writings continue to influence contemporary debates in geography, development, and spatial justice.