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Peter J. Taylor

    Peter Taylor, considered one of the finest American short story writers, sets his fiction in the urban South. His characters, typically from the middle or upper classes, often grapple with times of change, struggling to discover and define their roles in society. Taylor's distinctive style offers keen insights into interpersonal dynamics and character psychology, explored with nuance and empathy. His literary legacy lies in his masterful capture of the elusive nature of social conventions and the search for identity amidst a shifting world.

    Strukturen der Macht: die politische geographie
    Political Geography
    Working, Housing, Urbanizing
    • 2016

      Working, Housing, Urbanizing

      The International Year of Global Understanding - IYGU

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The historical development and geography of cities are examined through three key themes: evolving urbanization patterns, cities as global production centers, and the varied housing needs of urban populations. The book addresses critical urban issues and the political challenges they entail, supported by empirical evidence from urban contexts worldwide. This comprehensive analysis provides a foundational understanding of urban form and function in the modern era.

      Working, Housing, Urbanizing
    • 1999

      Political Geography

      World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality - Fourth Edition

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Relates global processes to daily experience, fully integrating diverse politics across geographical scales, providing an essential introduction to the growth and impact of globalization. Softcover.

      Political Geography