Elgar concise encyclopedia of geopolitics / edited by Colin Flint, (Distinguished Professor of Political Geography, School of Social Sciences, Utah State University, USA).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Flint, Colin, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geopolitics--History--Encyclopedias.

Geopolitics.

Geopolitics--Research--Encyclopedias.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, [2026]

Summary:

"This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a rich overview of the history, development, and state-of-the-art of geopolitics research. Curated by Colin Flint, entries explore diverse topics within geopolitics, a vibrant and fascinating field of inquiry that explains geographies of power, conflict, and peace. Expert contributing authors cover different conceptual and theoretical approaches to understanding geopolitics including classical, critical and feminist perspectives. Exploring topics such as territory, borders, migration, climate change, war, religion, and diplomacy, entries help to make sense of global affairs and the dynamic making and unmaking of human geography, that is the outcome and source of political power. The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Geopolitics is fundamental reading for human geography and politics students and researchers looking for succinct and accessible analysis of key concepts and theories. It is also an insightful resource for foreign policy practitioners in the government and private sector. Key Features: Thoroughly cross-referenced entries Includes key references for further exploration Accessible writing for students and non-experts Covers a comprehensive range of core topics and theoretical perspectives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: List of contributors

Acknowledgments

Introduction / Colin Flint

1. Arctic and polar geopolitics / Ingrid A. Medby

2. Biopolitics / Claudio Minca

3. Body politics / Jennifer L. Fluri

4. Borders / Md Azmeary Ferdoush

5. Classic geopolitics / Takashi Yamazaki

6. Climate change / Meredith J. DeBoom

7. Colonialism / Jo Sharp

8. Cooperation / Alun Jones

9. Critical geopolitics / Edward C. Holland

10. Development / Meredith J. DeBoom

11. Diplomacy / Alun Jones

12. Emotion and affect / Alun Jones

13. Energy geopolitics / Gavin Bridge

14. Environmental geopolitics / Shannon O'Lear

15. Feminist geopolitics / Jennifer L. Fluri

16. Geopolitical economy / Sami Moisio

17. Geopolitical eras / John Agnew

18. Geopolitical imagination / James A. Tyner

19. Geopolitical traditions / Virginie Mamadouh

20. Hegemony / Andrew Grant

21. Hydropolitics / Edith Kauffer

22. Identity / Virginie Mamadouh

23. Indigenous geopolitics / Jo Sharp

24. Infrastructure / Galen Murton

25. International order / Colin Flint

26. International organisations / Padraig Carmody

27. Land and sea powers / Takashi Yamazaki

28. Language / Virginie Mamadouh

29. Materialist geopolitics / Britain Hopkins and Ian Klinke

30. Methodology / Mark Ortiz, Belén Noroña, Kauʻi Lopes (Kumu Hula), Sanae Hartmann, Chanel Lange-Maney, Lucy Laubenstein, Lucy Thompson, and Lorraine Dowler

31. Migration / Caroline Nagel

32. Militarism and militarization / Judith Verweijen

33. Nationalism / Natalie Koch

34. Peace / Kara E. Dempsey

35. Political ecology / Alexander Loftus

36. Popular geopolitics / Alice Watson

37. Poststructuralist geopolitics / Jennifer L. Fluri

38. Power / James A. Tyner

39. Race and ethnicity / Douglas L. Allen and Christabel Devadoss

40. Radical geopolitics / Federico Ferretti

41. Religion and religious places / Gertjan Dijkink

42. Resources / Meredith J. DeBoom

43. Social movements / Byron Miller

44. States / Sami Moisio

45. Territory and territoriality / Steven M. Radil

46. Toponomy / Virginie Mamadouh

47. Violence / Takashi Yamazaki

48. War / James A. Tyner and Esmaeel Adrah.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781803928821 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.