Cultural Geography: A Critical Introduction is an insightful book for students and researchers interested in cultural geography. The author provides a critical evaluation of the transformation of the field in the past two decades. The book encourages debates on the production of value, cultural struggle, and the ideology of culture. It is an accessible read for students while addressing complex concepts using contemporary cultural issues.

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This book provides a critical evaluation of the transformation of cultural geography which has occurred over the past two decades. "Cultural Geography" explains cultural change in different geographical settings, from the politics of everyday life to the production and consumption of landscapes, to the politics of sexuality, gender, race, and nationality. Analyses recent transformations in cultural geographic theory, whilst salvaging the most valuable aspects of older traditions. Encourages debate over the ideology of culture, the production of value and the role of cultural struggle in reproducing social life. Illustrates cultural geographic theory using examples of contemporary "culture wars." Adopts an approach which is both accessible and meaningful to the advanced student, by relating difficult concepts to contemporary issues.

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