Chapter 10 Political Geographies

Michel Foucault

________ has explored ways that power, knowledge and discourse operate to produce particular kinds of state subjects Giles Deleuze sees the state as a force that is greater than the formal institutions that constitute it.

Imperialism

________ and colonialism involve occupation by one state over another Heartland theory recognizes that a central location is pivotal to, political and geographical control whereas domino theory reflects that the significance of proximity in the extension of power and control.

Geopolitics May

________ involve the extension of power by one group over another.

Ancient Greek philosopher

________, Aristotle, is often considered the first political geographer because his model of the state is based upon factors like climate, terrain, and the relationship between population and territory.

maintenance of society

The state is a set of institutions for the protection and ________.