SPACE AND POLITY
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Spatial Dynamics with Governance Processes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Spatial Politics and Governance:
Explores how spatial arrangements influence political processes, governance, and community engagement, particularly in urban and rural contexts. - Critical Geographies:
Investigates the role of geography in shaping societal structures, including power dynamics, resistance, and cultural narratives. - Digital and Technological Impact:
Analyzes the implications of digital technologies and temporal shifts on social practices, governance, and the spatial organization of communities. - Sustainability and Climate Change:
Focuses on the intersection of environmental challenges with spatial governance, examining how communities adapt to climate change through policy and practice. - Borders and Mobility:
Examines the complexities of borders, migration, and the socio-political implications of mobility in a globalized world. - Urban Studies:
Investigates urban transformations, including gentrification, urban ruins, and the socio-political implications of urban policies.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Timescapes and Technology:
A significant increase in research examining the interplay between digital technologies and spatial practices, reflecting the growing relevance of digital citizenship and technology in contemporary governance. - Geographies of Resistance and Populism:
Emerging focus on the geographies of resistance, particularly in the context of populism, indicating a critical engagement with political movements and their spatial implications. - Sustainable Practices and Circular Economy:
Rising interest in sustainability, particularly regarding economic transformations in response to climate consciousness, showcasing an increasing engagement with environmental issues. - Community Governance and Local Engagement:
A trend towards exploring innovative models of community governance and citizen engagement, particularly in the context of post-crisis recovery and urban resilience. - Post-Colonial Perspectives on Space:
Emerging themes that critically assess colonial legacies and their impact on spatial politics, particularly in relation to settler colonialism and decolonization.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Urban Planning:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers focusing solely on conventional urban planning strategies, as the journal shifts towards more critical and contemporary approaches to urban studies. - Nationalism and State-Centric Politics:
Themes centered around nationalism and state-centric politics appear to be waning, possibly due to a growing focus on transnational issues and local governance. - Historical Geographies:
While historical contexts remain important, there has been a decline in research explicitly focused on historical geographies, as contemporary issues take precedence.
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