Routledge Contentious Geographies - Environmental Policy Book

Explore the complex human-environment relationship in Contentious Geographies: Environmental Knowledge, Meaning, Scale. Part of the Routledge Studies in Environmental Policy and Practice series, this book examines the pressing environmental concerns of the 21st century through a variety of critical approaches. By bringing together diverse case studies from around the world, this research presents significant insights into political ecologies. The text focuses on multi-form contestations regarding environments, resources, and livelihoods. Readers will find detailed analysis of contemporary global issues, including climate change, water resource struggles, and displacement. This volume also addresses popular discourses of environmental collapse, agro-food landscapes, and the role of mapping technologies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how environmental knowledge and scale influence modern political and social landscapes.