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Space, mobility, and collective action: India's Naxalite movement

Authors :
Routledge, P.
Source :
Environment & Planning A. Dec, 1997, Vol. 29 Issue 12, p2165, 25 p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Study of the Maoist Naxalite movement in India illustrates the potential contribution of spatial analysis to social movement studies. Social movement theory focuses on social processes in time, and on the cultural and structural backgrounds to social movements, but neglects the contributions which geographers can make through analysis of the spatial context. Spatiality, which includes concepts of location, locale and sense of place, offers information on issues including the wider spatial contexts of social movements and potential aids or hindrances to collective action.

Details

ISSN :
0308518X
Volume :
29
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environment & Planning A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.20576560