The Economic Geography of the Uk

`That geography forms, rather than merely reflects, economies is by now widely recognized. But fully to understand that there are no such things as economies, only economic geographies, requires careful and theoretically sophisticated accounts. The contributions in this book offer such an understanding of the economic geographies of the UK and are thereby sensitive to the complex geographies through which economies take place. It is essential reading within and, even more, beyond Geography. The current crisis of economy and Economics demands no less.' Roger Lee, Professor Emeritus of Geography, Queen Mary University of London

`An essential companion to anyone seeking knowledge and understanding of socio-economic change in the contemporary UK space economy.' Jonathan V. Beaverstock, University of Nottingham, UK.

Coe and Jones' text offers the first systematic and comprehensive overview of the economic geography of the UK for two decades. With contributions by many of the leading academics in the field, it offers a powerful case for exploring the UK economy from a geographical perspective.

Written for Students studying the economic development of the UK, the text offers a vibrant, easy-to-understand analysis of the current and future challenges that face the contemporary UK economy.

Neil M. Coe is a Reader in Economic Geography at the University of Manchester Andrew Jones is a Reader in Economic Geography at Birkbeck, University of London.