Transformation of the State and territories
This research program focuses on changes that affect territories, whether they be local, national, or supranational.
The work of Bruno Latour and Michael Storper concentrates on the very idea of territories, changes of scale, and people’s relationship to geographical space.
In addition, much research and a number of dissertations have addressed regional economic dynamics related to the development of new technologies and innovation, in order to measure the impact of these developments on spatial organization and long-distance relationships.
Lastly, a variety of research analyzes changes in the relationships between regions within national borders, as well as the effects of these changes on public actions and the State’s role and status.
Research Programs
The work of Bruno Latour and Michael Storper concentrates on the very idea of territories, changes of scale, and people’s relationship to geographical space.
In addition, much research and a number of dissertations have addressed regional economic dynamics related to the development of new technologies and innovation, in order to measure the impact of these developments on spatial organization and long-distance relationships.
Lastly, a variety of research analyzes changes in the relationships between regions within national borders, as well as the effects of these changes on public actions and the State’s role and status.
Associate members
Mirentxu ANAYA
Nicolas BENCHERKI
Claire CHAMPENOIS
Tzung-Wen CHEN
Arnaud COSSON
Yan DALLA PRIA
Antoine DORE
Erhard FRIEDBERG
Stefanie HALLMANN
Samir HAMEK
Glen HYMAN
Bruno LATOUR
Michael STORPER
Mirentxu ANAYA
Nicolas BENCHERKI
Claire CHAMPENOIS
Tzung-Wen CHEN
Arnaud COSSON
Yan DALLA PRIA
Antoine DORE
Erhard FRIEDBERG
Stefanie HALLMANN
Samir HAMEK
Glen HYMAN
Bruno LATOUR
Michael STORPER


