The Place, Space, and Critical Geography Reading Group brings together faculty and students interested in theories, methods, and case studies related to place, space, and critical geography, with a focus on how physical and social landscapes both shape and are shaped by power relations, identities, and social struggles. Together, we will read and discuss published texts and hold work-in-progress workshops featuring participants’ current research.
The group's goals are to build and support a collaborative community at Pitt around the critical study of place, space, and geography; and to compile a collective bibliography of key texts that engage with these themes, from disciplines including history, anthropology, art and architectural history, sociology, urban studies, geography, and related fields.
The first meeting will take place on January 22, 2026. If you are interested in joining, please email ISHI@pitt.edu.