1. Why historical geography? 2. Sparking curiosity 3. Archives and practising historical geography 4. Historical geography and the vibrancy of theory 5. Working with historical materials 6. Writing historical geographies 7. Future imaginings in historical geography Index
Biography
Paul Griffin is an Assistant Professor in Human Geography at Northumbria University. He teaches Historical Geographies: Hidden Histories and Usable Pasts at Northumbria. His research has considered the spatial politics of labour organising and more recently the histories of community responses to unemployment. This research has utilised both archival and oral history research methods. His work can be found in journals such as Antipode, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Political Geography, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, and Progress in Human Geography.
Cheryl McGeachan is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Glasgow. She specialises in the historical geographies of mental ill-health, including exploration of issues of crime, conflict, and incarceration. She has written extensively on doing historical geography, particularly through participatory and fragmentary perspectives. She teaches Historical Geographies of Care, Conflict and Confinement at the University of Glasgow and has supervised several historical geography PhD students. Her work can be found in journals such as Progress in Human Geography, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Journal of Historical Geography, and Area.
'An essential guide for students new to historical geography. It demystifies the research process with a practical toolkit of hands-on exercises and timely case studies designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and powerfully demonstrate why the past matters now.'
Jake Hodder, University of Nottingham, UK
'Historical Geographies: The Basics is a significant and unique contribution for those researching or teaching historical geography. The title in the plural form makes an insightful reference to the sub-discipline's thematic and methodological diversity over recent decades. Organised into seven chapters, the book uses understandable language, creative pedagogical resources, and rich visual aids. The authors provide relevant reflections on how historical geography can contribute to a critical understanding of ‘past geographies’ and envision different futures. This book will be a valuable addition for the international community of historical geographers.'
Patrícia Silveira, Fluminense Federal University/UFF, Brazil
