Towards an Antipodean theory of space

Phillip O'Neill, Pauline McGuirk, Bill Mitchell, Scott Baum, Phillip O'Neill, Pauline McGuirk

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The paper explores the idea of a critique of Antipodean theory of space as one agenda for the Spatial Theory paradigm in ARCRNSISS. The paper has three parts. First it seeks to resuscitate aspirations for a distinctive Antipodean understanding of Australia's socio-cultural, economic, personal and organisational spaces. It argues that theoretical advances underpinning such a project require an appreciation of the role of intertextuality and metaphor in theory building. Second, it identifies the nature and role of imported metaphors of space, especially those from northern hemisphere academic hearths, and how these have impacted on Australian life. Third, it speculates on the dimensions of a collaborative research project for the building of a more self-conscious understanding of space useful in both academic research and public policy settings.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the ARCRNSISS Methodology, Tools and Techniques and Spatial Theory Paradigm Forums Workshop, University of Newcastle, Australia, 15-17 June 2005
    PublisherRMIT Publishing
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)9781921166600
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventARCRNSISS Methodology, Tools and Techniques and Spatial Theory Paradigm Forums Workshop -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2007 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceARCRNSISS Methodology, Tools and Techniques and Spatial Theory Paradigm Forums Workshop
    Period1/01/07 → …

    Keywords

    • social sciences
    • research
    • spatial theory
    • Australia

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