John R. Short Books

Examining the dynamics of urban transformation, this book delves into the rising population and capital investments in cities worldwide, highlighting the displacement of poorer residents and the reconfiguration of urban spaces. It provides a comprehensive guide to contemporary urban issues, exploring key trends such as liquid capital's influence, the rise of megaprojects and global events, the emergence of a new wealthy class, and the development of a new middle class, offering insights into the complexities of modern urban life.

Focusing on urban environments, the book explores their historical development and its environmental impacts on city dwellers. It addresses contemporary challenges like urban ecology, climate change, and resource management, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. The discourse on sustainability is examined through various theoretical lenses, highlighting environmental justice and the influence of gender and race. Finally, it showcases diverse urban sustainability initiatives, from simple greening efforts to comprehensive plans that incorporate multiple sustainability dimensions.

The book delves into the intricate relationship between urbanization, globalization, and modernization, highlighting the emergence of major cities as pivotal players in the modern world. It examines themes such as urban bias in global flows, the development of metropolitan identities, and the evolution of urban spectacles. Through thematic chapters, it addresses key issues like modernist traffic challenges, urban utopias, and the prominence of primate cities, providing a comprehensive analysis of the urban experience in contemporary society.

From advertising exec in the city to charcoal burner in the woods: a frank and inspiring memoir about letting go of what we're told to want, risking everything to find happiness and the brutal salve of nature.

The globalization of space -- Separate worlds -- Early Joseon maps -- Europe looks East -- Cartographic encounters -- Joseon and its neighbors -- Cartographies of the late Joseon -- Representing Korea in the modern era -- The colonial grid -- Representing the new country -- Cartroversies -- Guide to further reading

This wide-ranging and state-of-the-art new edition reviews the classic contributions to understanding modern and post-modern cities, and is comprehensively updated to take account of the issues and concepts at stake in 21st century urban theory.

Focusing on the evolving dynamics of metropolitan areas, this book offers an in-depth analysis of various factors such as historical trends, demographic shifts, geographic influences, economic challenges, and political developments in the United States during the twenty-first century. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interact and shape urban environments.

Focusing on the evolution of power dynamics, this revised edition examines historical shifts in influential centers, showcasing diverse case studies that highlight current trends. It also engages in thoughtful discussions about potential future developments, providing readers with a concise yet comprehensive overview of the subject.

Exploring diverse perspectives on geography, this book delves into unique writing styles that challenge conventional views of the world. It critically evaluates topics such as medieval cosmologies, Renaissance magic, feng shui, and indigenous knowledge systems. By presenting these alternative frameworks, the book encourages readers to rethink their understanding of geography and offers fresh insights into how we perceive and describe our surroundings.

The book offers a clear introduction to contemporary geopolitics, exploring fundamental themes and global issues. Through a regional perspective, it examines the power dynamics between states while incorporating both critical and popular analyses of geopolitical trends. This approach helps readers grasp the complexities of current international relations and the factors shaping them.