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.
Transcript -- Professor Ash Amin from Durham University talks about the influence of Doreen's work
Professor Jamie Peck, University British Columbia talks about the influence of Doreen's work
Transcript -- Professor Jamie Peck, University British Columbia talks about the influence of Doreen's work
Professor Jane Willis, Queen Mary University of London on London and the politics of place
Transcript -- Professor Jane Willis, Queen Mary University of London on London and the politics of place
OU Professor Gillian Rose introduces the second panel and speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall, a retired OU Professor who worked with Doreen.
Transcript -- OU Professor Gillian Rose introduces the second panel and speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall, a retired OU Professor who worked with Doreen.
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
Transcript -- 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
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.
Transcript -- 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.
Transcript -- The panel respond to audience questions on multi-culturalism and geography of power