Human Geography: Space, Place, and Location Week 1

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on Human Geography, focusing on space, place, and time-space compression.

Space

An abstract, geometric concept related to coordinates and distance.

Place

A lived experience tied to identity and meaning.

Time-Space Compression

The speeding up of social life and shrinking of distance due to advancements in technology and capitalism.

Power-Geometries

A framework describing how different groups have varied relationships to global flows and mobility.

Global Sense of Place

The idea of place as open and relational, affected by both global and local influences, rather than being static or nostalgic.

David Harvey

A Marxist geographer known for his work on capitalism and urban space.

Doreen Massey

A feminist geographer who emphasizes the relational concept of place and complicates time-space compression.

Mobility

The ability of individuals or groups to move and navigate spaces, often influenced by factors like race, gender, and class.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership of production and focused on profit maximization.

Social Differentiation

The varied experiences of time-space compression among different social groups.