Time Geography in the Global Context

Time Geography is a mode of thinking that helps us understand how change occurs in society, the wider context and the ecological consequences of our actions. This book brings together international time-geographic research from a range of disciplines. Contributions from The Netherlands, USA, Japan, China, Norway and Sweden showcase the diverse palette of time-geography research. Chapters study societies adjusting to rapid urbanisation, or investigate the need for structural changes in childcare organization.This book looks at the outlook for this developing branch of research and the application of time-geography to societal and academic contexts. The interdisciplinary nature will be appealing to postgraduates and researchers who are interested in human geography, urban and regional planning and sociology.