Ideological Regions in Poland and Germany. An Outline of Long Duration Processes Cover Image

Regiony ideologiczne w Polsce i Niemczech. Zarys procesów długiego trwania
Ideological Regions in Poland and Germany. An Outline of Long Duration Processes

Author(s): Janusz T. Hryniewicz
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: regional differentiation; geopolitical factors; ideological regions; Prussia; East Borderland

Summary/Abstract: Regional differentiation of the state may be caused by geopolitical factors. Different European states have seen the formation of so-called ideological regions. In Germany, such a region was Prussia and in Poland – East Borderland (Kresy Wschodnie). Both of them were relatively undeveloped, and peripherally situated. These features were accompanied by strong cultural position that is great significance of regional problems in cultural circulation of Germany and Poland. An analysis of long-term processes shows that after Germany’s reunion, Prussian areas play the same economical role as in the 19th century.

  • Issue Year: 9/2008
  • Issue No: 33
  • Page Range: 5-20
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish