Urban geography, relevance, and resistance to the "Policy Turn"
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Urban geography and geographers are not free-floating or able to determine, without constraint, the relevance of urban geographical research to the production of public policy. Urban geographers are therefore advised to resist aspects of the new turn to policy and practice.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2004
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Robert E. Dickson and the growth of urban geography: an evaluation
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It discovers the case by examining Robert E. Dickson's career. Also his writings and influence, and by setting him in the context of a model of scholarly impact is discussed.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2001
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Robert E. Dickson and the growth of urban geography: an evaluation
Article Abstract:
The author evaluates the career of Robert E. Dickson, by examining his writings, influence, and impact.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2001
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