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Marcus Power

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British geographer at Durham University known for postcolonial geopolitics and development geography, particularly regarding Portuguese-speaking Africa.

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Where does geographer Marcus Power work?

Marcus Power is a professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University in the United Kingdom. His field is human geography, with a focus on development, geopolitics, and postcolonial studies.

Which regions are central to Marcus Power's research?

Power has carried out research on Mozambique, Angola, Portugal, and the wider Lusophone world. He studies how Portuguese imperial history, decolonization, and development shape political geography in Portuguese-speaking Africa.

What is Geopolitics and Development by Marcus Power about?

Geopolitics and Development, published by Routledge in 2019, examines development as a political and historical project. The book traces changing ideas of development from the Enlightenment through the Cold War and the War on Terror.

Did Marcus Power write an earlier book on development geography?

Yes, Rethinking Development Geographies was published by Routledge in 2003. It examines how the idea of development is shaped by empire, inequality, geography, and global political power.

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