Abstract:
Few places are as politically interesting as Kansas. The politics of this state have long been noted and in recent times the conundrum of Kansas has been as prominent as ever. This paper attempts to introduce the problem of Kansas politics through the primary perspective of cultural geography. Original research from a number of battle lines of the state political field will be presented. The centrality of economic, social, and historical geographies to the character of Kansas politics will also be demonstrated. In addition, a case will be made for the understanding of the place of geography in the rhetoric of politics. Finally, the utility of politics in understanding place will be explored, again in the context of Kansas.
