Polish-German Border Area in the Opinions of Its Inhabitants Cover Image

Zachodnie pogranicze Polski w opinii mieszkańców
Polish-German Border Area in the Opinions of Its Inhabitants

Author(s): Bohdan Jałowiecki
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: border area; cross-border cooperation; citizens; attitudes

Summary/Abstract: The author investigates the citizens perception of the impact of Polish-German border on local economies and communities in Western Poland. The research, based on the survey conducted in selected municipalities, reveals also the attitudes of the citizens towards the protection of natural environment and their opinion about the neighbours at both sides of the border. Finally, it attempts to assess the degree of citizens identification with the border area.

  • Issue Year: 7/2006
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 99-117
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish