The De Gruyter Handbook of American Political Geography

The De Gruyter Handbook of American Political Geography provides a comprehensive exploration of how geography shapes political behavior, institutions, and power in the United States. Through a combination of foundational theory, core themes, emerging topics, and applied methods, the book highlights the enduring significance of spatial dynamics in American politics. With contributions from leading scholars, the volume covers key topics such as federalism, urban-rural divides, spatial inequality, regionalism, and partisan polarization, providing a nuanced understanding of how geographic context conditions political identities, policies, and governance.

The handbook is structured into six sections: foundational and historical perspectives, core themes, emerging topics, methodological approaches, case studies, and policy implications. These sections collectively examine the interaction between physical spaces and political processes, blending historical analysis, contemporary case studies, and methodological innovations. From the evolution of federalism and sectionalism to the modern challenges of environmental politics, migration, and technological infrastructure, the volume offers insights into the forces shaping America's political geography in the 21st century.