Making Sense of Location, Place and Space

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A mother’s arms may be defined as an existential space.

Abstract: So much has been written to theorise place and space that it is often difficult to clearly distinguish among these concepts. This essay attempts to deconstruct the complex literature and is aimed at simplifying these geographical concepts.

The author is Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. ssen.jnu@gmail.com