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Subtitle
Ten Maps That Explain Everything about the World
Series
Politics of Place
EAN
9781501121470
ISBN
9781501121470
Release Year
2016
Publication Name
Prisoners of Geography
Title
Prisoners of Geography
ISBN-10
1501121472
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Release Date
10/11/2016
Book Title
Prisoners of Geography : Ten Maps That Explain Everything about the World
Book Series
Politics of Place Ser.
Publisher
Scribner
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Tim Marshall
Genre
Political Science, Social Science, History
Topic
Human Geography, Geopolitics, World / General, World
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
320 Pages
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Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1501121472
ISBN-13
9781501121470
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221957376

Product Key Features

Book Title
Prisoners of Geography : Ten Maps That Explain Everything about the World
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Human Geography, Geopolitics, World / General, World
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Social Science, History
Author
Tim Marshall
Book Series
Politics of Place Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
A convincing analysis of Russian geopoliticalthinking....Also makes clear the terrible price the world has had to paybecause European officials decided to create nation-states with borders thatcompletely ignored cultural geography., Marshall's insistence on seeing the world through the lens of geography compels a fresh way of looking at maps--not just as objects for orientation or works of art, but as guideposts to the often thorny relations between nations., Quite simply, one of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine: reading it is like having a light shone on your understanding., Lively and perceptive political and historical analyses are frequent. The chapter on China is excellent; the chapter on Africa combines geography and history in a convincing way; the chapter on Western Europe...is a brilliant narrative of European relations,particularly between France and Germany. The superb chapter on the Middle East makes for a clear indictment of the Sykes-Picot agreements and of their tracing of artificial borders. The chapter on the Arctic is precise and informative ...A very lively, sensible and informative series of country reports in which geography occupies its rightful place along with shrewd historical reminders and political judgments., This is not a book about environmental determinism - the geography of aregion is never presented as fatalistic; but it does send a timely reminderthat despite technological advances, geography is always there, often forcingthe hand of world leaders., This book is especially timely...Landscapes, rugged or otherwise, and what the land holds in resources, exert their own kind of sway that no one, not even a Putin, can surmount. This book grabbed me because of its enormous relevance to our world today., Lively and perceptive political and historical analyses are frequent. The chapter on China is excellent; the chapter on Africa combines geography and history in a convincing way; the chapter on Western Europe...is a brilliant narrative of European relations,particularly between France and Germany. The superb chapter on the Middle East makes for a clear indictment of the SykesPicot agreements and of their tracing of artificial borders. The chapter on the Arctic is precise and informative ...A very lively, sensible and informative series of country reports in which geography occupies its rightful place along with shrewd historical reminders and political judgments., In an ever more complex,chaotic and interlinked world, Prisoners of Geography is a concise and useful primer on geo-politics., Marshall's insistence on seeing the world through the lens of geography compels a fresh way of looking at maps-not just as objects for orientation or works of art, but as guideposts to the often thorny relations between nations., This is not a book about environmental determinism the geography of aregion is never presented as fatalistic; but it does send a timely reminderthat despite technological advances, geography is always there, often forcingthe hand of world leaders.
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
320.12
Synopsis
UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT EVENTS! In this fascinating New York Times bestseller--fully revised to reflect the events of our current world--award-winning journalist Tim Marshall uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain how physical landscapes influence geopolitical strategies of world leaders, showing "how geography shapes not just history but destiny" ( Newsweek). Maps have always captivated us, offering insights not only into our destinations but also into the broader world. Yet, when it comes to understanding geopolitics, many overlook the fundamental role of geography. All leaders of nations are constrained by geography--their choices limited by mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas. Now in "one of the best books about geopolitics" ( The Evening Standard )--journalist Tim Marshall reveals the profound influence of geography on global politics, offering a compelling lens through which to understand the seismic shifts reshaping international relations. Through ten up-to-date maps, Marshall explores the landscapes and climates that constrain and empower nations across key parts of the globe, from Russia's vast tundras to China's mountainous borders, Africa's deserts to the Arctic's shifting ice. Taking a deep dive into the key flashpoints defining our world today--including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict--Marshall unpacks the shifting dynamics of the New Middle East, China's bold moves to expand its global influence, including its growing interest in Taiwan, and how America's pivot to the Pacific is reshaping alliances. And Europe's tilt towards extreme politics, increased defense spending, and the future role of NATO, paint a dramatic picture of a continent in flux. An essential read for anyone interested in the interplay between geography and global politics, this fully revised edition of Prisoners of Geography offers a vivid look at the forces driving our increasingly complex world., In this New York Times bestseller, an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers--"fans of geography, history, and politics (and maps) will be enthralled" ( Fort Worth Star-Telegram ). Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question. All leaders of nations are constrained by geography. In "one of the best books about geopolitics" ( The Evening Standard ), now updated to include 2016 geopolitical developments, journalist Tim Marshall examines Russia, China, the US, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Greenland and the Arctic--their weather, seas, mountains, rivers, deserts, and borders--to provide a context often missing from our political reportage: how the physical characteristics of these countries affect their strengths and vulnerabilities and the decisions made by their leaders. Offering "a fresh way of looking at maps" ( The New York Times Book Review ), Marshall explains the complex geo-political strategies that shape the globe. Why is Putin so obsessed with Crimea? Why was the US destined to become a global superpower? Why does China's power base continue to expand? Why is Tibet destined to lose its autonomy? Why will Europe never be united? The answers are geographical. "In an ever more complex, chaotic, and interlinked world, Prisoners of Geography is a concise and useful primer on geopolitics" ( Newsweek ) and a critical guide to one of the major determining factors in world affairs.
LC Classification Number
JC319.M2744 2016

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