Walter Isard

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History of Regional Science and the Regional Science Association International (eBook, PDF)

The Beginnings and Early History

Beschreibung

A well-written and exciting historical account of the way in which a new unique social science field of study, Regional Science, and the formation of the society associated with the field, Regional Science Association International, developed. The text has been written by the founder of the Regional Science Association and current President of the North American Regional Science Council. It is of interest to regional scientists, economists, sociologists, urban- and regional planners, geographers, and transportation researchers.

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
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• Größe: 32.73MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783540247517
• Artikelnr.: 53081089

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "This book is a fascinating read for anyone who has had any involvement in the events and activities of the Regional Science Association ... . written from the perspective of the figure who is widely acknowledged to be the father of that field. ... This book helps participants to understand better the origins and early inspiration for his evangelical role and how he came to give early momentum to the multidisciplinary movement ... ." (Peter J B Brown, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 31, 2004)