Territory

This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with the term “territory” in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys the field and brings theory to ground in the case of Palestine.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>A clear and accessible introduction to the complexities associated with the term “territory”.<br /> </li> <li>Provides an interdisciplinary survey of the many strands of research in the field.<br /> </li> <li>Addresses specific areas including interpretations of territorial structures; the relationship between territoriality and scale; the validity and fluidity of territory; and the practical, social processes associated with territorial re-configurations.<br /> </li> <li>Stresses that our understanding of territory is inseparable from our understanding of power.<br /> </li> <li>Uses Israel/Palestine as an extended illustrative case study.<br /> </li> <li>The author’s strong legal and geographical background gives the work an authoritative perspective.</li> </ul>