Seattle Geographies - Softcover

 
9780295990910: Seattle Geographies
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0295990910 ISBN 13: 9780295990910
Publisher: University of Washington Press, 2011

Synopsis

Seattle is located on the northwest edge of the continental United States, flanked by two mountain ranges and set on the calm shores of Puget Sound. It is remote from the country's hub but a portal to Alaska and Asia. It is widely considered liberal and green, but such a characterization oversimplifies a city of many idiosyncrasies and contradictions.

Seattle Geographies explores the human geography of the city and region to examine why Seattle is Seattle. The contributors to this volume look into Seattle's social, economic, political, and cultural geographies across a range of scales from neighborhoods to the world. They tackle issues as diverse as economic restructuring, gay space, trade with China, skateboarding, and P-patches. They apply a geographic perspective to uniquely Seattle events and movements such as the WTO protests and grunge. They also look at homelessness, poverty, and segregation. Guided by a strong sense of accountability to place, these geographers offer a wide, multifaceted portrayal of the city and its region.

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About the Author

Michael Brown is professor of geography at the University of Washington. Richard Morrill is professor emeritus of geography at the University of Washington.

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Publisher
University of Washington Press
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0295990910
ISBN 13 
9780295990910
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
216
Editor
Brown Michael P., Morrill Richard