Spring Intensives 2024

"Maps of Meaning" presents a groundbreaking perspective on the evolution of cultural landscapes and the interpretation of past environments. Departing from traditional analyses, this innovative book sets a new agenda for cultural geography within the context of contemporary social and cultural theory. It explores notions of place and space through the lenses of elite and popular cultures, gender, sexuality, race, language, and ideology. By questioning how we attribute meaning to the world, the book serves as an introduction to both culture's geographies and the geography of culture.

In its third edition, "The Historical Atlas of New York City" chronicles Gotham's rich 400-year history, exploring neighborhoods, iconic thoroughfares, and landmarks. From humble beginnings to modern diversity in Queens, it covers John Jacob Astor's rise and features the new "Freedom Tower" at One World Trade Center. With full-color maps, photos, and mini-essays, this updated edition captures New York's evolution, including the One World Trade Center site. Offering a unique perspective on the cultural capital, it remains a vivid exploration of the city's life.

This text introduces students of human geography to the fundamental concept of place, marrying everyday uses of the term with the complex theoretical debates that have grown up around it.