Military Geographies

by Rachel Woodward

Military Geographies is about how local space, place, environment and landscape are shaped by military presence, and about how wider geographies are touched by militarism. A book about how local space, place, environment and landscape are shaped by military presence, and about how wider geographies are touched by militarism. Sets a new agenda for the study of military geography with its critical analysis of the ways in which military control over space is legitimized. Explores the ways in which militarism and military activities control development, the use of space and our understanding of place. Focuses on military lands, establishments and personnel in contemporary peacetime settings. Uses examples from Europe, North America and Australasia. Draws on original research into the mechanisms by which the British government manages the defence estate. Illustrated with maps, plans and other figures.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides a framework for thinking about military geographies: spaces defined by military activity, especially during peacetime.

She covers a variety of related topics, but central is the notion that these geographies are preconditioned on the control of space through 1) Physical Presence 2) Control of Information 3) Governance and 4) National Security Discourse.

Mostly focuses on British cases, definitely a one-sided non-realist view of things, but raises many important points nonetheless.