Space and Power: Politics, War and Architecture

Paul Hirst was one was one of the most original thinkers of his generation. This book is being published post-humously after his tragic death in 2003. Written with verve and lucidity, it is a scholarly account of the various ways in which space is configured by power, and in which space becomes a resource for power. Erudite and exciting, the book combines new and old theory in an imaginative, yet pragmatic, way. It is typical of Hirst's ability to make inspiriational leaps across theoretical and disciplinary boundaries, critically combining insights from social theory, politics, history and geography.

This is an important, forward-looking book that will influence academic debate for many years to come.

Author: Paul Hirst
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 06/24/2005
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.06w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780745634562

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 183

About the Author
Paul Hirst was formerly Professor of Social Theory, Affiliated to Birkbeck College, University of London

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