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June 1, 1987American Political Science Review

Uneven Development: Nature, Capital, and the Production of Space. By Neil Smith (Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1984. xv, 198 p. $34.95, cloth; $11.95, paper).

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The aim is to examine how natural and capital forces shape spatial dynamics and contribute to uneven development in society.
Literature review of socio-spatial theories
Analysis of historical and contemporary case studies
Discussion of key concepts in geography and economics
Highlights the interplay between capital accumulation and environmental factors
Demonstrates how uneven development influences urbanization patterns
Reveals the implications of spatial inequalities on social justice

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This work explores the relationship between nature, capital, and the creation of space in society, indicating critical socio-spatial dynamics.

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John Logan (1987) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a107dd864e8141cd2605214 https://doi.org/10.2307/1962053

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