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Why does geography matter? Open University Professor Doreen Massey has devoted her life to the subject, speaking passionately about the significance of geography and the 'politics of place' in a globalised world. This lecture is a celebration of her work which has had a profound influence on theorising around space and place and has taken the study of geography into new inter-disciplinary directions.
Track 1: Introduction by Doreen Massey
Doreen talks about her life and work at The Open University.
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction by Doreen Massey | Doreen talks about her life and work at The Open University. Play now Introduction by Doreen Massey |
| 2 | Why geography matters | OU Professor John Allen introduces the lecture Play now Why geography matters |
| 3 | Relational thinking | Professor Ash Amin from Durham University talks about the influence of Doreen's work Play now Relational thinking |
| 4 | Spatial divisions of labour | Professor Jamie Peck, University British Columbia talks about the influence of Doreen's work Play now Spatial divisions of labour |
| 5 | London and the politics of place | Professor Jane Willis, Queen Mary University of London on London and the politics of place Play now London and the politics of place |
| 6 | Doreen’s response to the panel | Doreen Massey reflects on the issues that the panellists have discussed Play now Doreen’s response to the panel |
| 7 | Audience Q | Audience Q Play now Audience Q |
| 8 | Professor Gillian Rose speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall | OU Professor Gillian Rose introduces the second panel and speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall, a retired OU Professor who worked with Doreen. Play now Professor Gillian Rose speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall |
| 9 | The relationship between economics and society | Michael Rustin, Professor of Sociology at the University of East London on the influence of Doreen's work on the relationship between economics and society Play now The relationship between economics and society |
| 10 | Ken Livingstone on London | Politician and former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone talks about when he first met Doreen, his experience at the Greater London Council and the development of London as a global political economy. Play now Ken Livingstone on London |
| 11 | Olafur Eliasson on Doreen Massey | Olafur Eliasson on the influence of Doreen on his work Play now Olafur Eliasson on Doreen Massey |
| 12 | Doreen's response to the panel | Doreen talks about the importance of interdisciplinary debate Play now Doreen's response to the panel |
| 13 | Audience Q | The panel respond to audience questions on multi-culturalism and geography of power Play now Audience Q |
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