Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, 2nd Edition tackles major questions of economic life, from the activities of transnational corporations and states, to places of work and consumption. In accessible but sophisticated terms, this book invites students to explore how geographies (location, territory, place and scale) shape both large-scale economic processes and our lived experiences. Throughout this comprehensive text, the authors present contemporary insights from the field of Economic Geography, drawing on examples from across the globe. As students engage with this readable account of the field, they will come away with an understanding of how economic processes are rooted in social, cultural and political realities Highlights of the New Edition: * Extensive update of examples, data and arguments throughout * New chapter on Finance * Substantial new content on Technology, Retail, Clusters and Consumption * New concluding chapter on the changing contexts for Economic Geography "Following its pioneering first edition, this updated second edition includes important new materials on consumption, financialization and innovation. With its global perspective, engaged language and effective use of diverse case studies, Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction remains the go-to textbook for helping students think geographically about the rapidly shifting global economy."--Eric Sheppard Humboldt Professor, UCLA President, Association of American Geographers "Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction has become the textbook for the field. Its comprehensiveness, lucidity, incisiveness and relevance are unrivalled."--Trevor Barnes Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia