Description
Discover the fascinating world of unseen boundaries with 'Invisible Lines' by Maxim Samson. This brand new book, published in 2023 by Profile Books, delves into the intriguing concept of invisible lines that shape our lives in unexpected ways. From geographical divides like oceans to the subtle nuances of language and climate, this engaging work explores 30 captivating examples of how we navigate these boundaries every day. Available now, this book offers a fully illustrated experience, featuring maps that highlight significant locations discussed in the text. Delve into the lives of football hooligans in Buenos Aires and understand the air quality challenges in China, or explore the suburbs of Paris and the Malaria Belt in sub-Saharan Africa. Each chapter reveals the profound implications these invisible lines have on communities, wildlife, and the environment, offering readers a new perspective on the consistency and complexity of our world. Ideal for geography enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the unseen aspects of our environment, 'Invisible Lines' serves as a compelling guide to help us navigate and understand the myriad ways boundaries influence our experiences. Enhance your understanding of geography, culture, and social issues with this must-have addition to your library. Order now for fast delivery straight to your doorstep, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for all customers!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800814998
Year: 2023
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
Our world has innumerable boundaries, ranging from the obvious - like an ocean - to subtle differences in language or climate. Most of us cross invisible lines all the time, but don't stop to consider them.
In Invisible Lines, geographer Maxim Samson presents 30 such unseen boundaries, intriguing and unexpected examples of the myriad ways in which we collectively engage with and experience the world. From football hooligans in Buenos Aires to air quality in China, Paris' banlieues to sub-Saharan Africa's Malaria Belt, the existence - or perceived existence - of dividing lines has manifold implications for people, wildlife, and places.
Fully illustrated with maps of each location, Invisible Lines reveals the extraordinary ways in which we try to render the planet more liveable and legible; a compelling guide to seeing and understanding our world in all its consistency - and all its messiness, too.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800814998
Year: 2023
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
Our world has innumerable boundaries, ranging from the obvious - like an ocean - to subtle differences in language or climate. Most of us cross invisible lines all the time, but don't stop to consider them.
In Invisible Lines, geographer Maxim Samson presents 30 such unseen boundaries, intriguing and unexpected examples of the myriad ways in which we collectively engage with and experience the world. From football hooligans in Buenos Aires to air quality in China, Paris' banlieues to sub-Saharan Africa's Malaria Belt, the existence - or perceived existence - of dividing lines has manifold implications for people, wildlife, and places.
Fully illustrated with maps of each location, Invisible Lines reveals the extraordinary ways in which we try to render the planet more liveable and legible; a compelling guide to seeing and understanding our world in all its consistency - and all its messiness, too.