An international group of distinguished scholars pay homage to and build
on the work of one of the most influential thinkers of our time, Michael
Watts.
- Shows how Michael Watts' research, writings, teaching and mentoring
have relentlessly pushed boundaries, transforming his chosen field of
geography and beyond
- Spans an array of topics including the political economy and ecology
of African societies, governmentality and territoriality in various
Southern contexts, food security, cultural materialist expositions of
capitalism, modernity and development across the postcolonial world
- Builds on his legacy, exploring its theoretical, analytical, and
empirical implications and proposing exciting new possibilities for
further exploration in the tracks of Watts