Concepts of changes and new spatial processes in rural areas of Poland Cover Image

Koncepcje zmian i nowe procesy przestrzenne na obszarach wiejskich w Polsce
Concepts of changes and new spatial processes in rural areas of Poland

Author(s): Brygida Klemens, Krystian Heffner
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: spatial processes; rural areas; transformation of rural space; spontaneous urbanization

Summary/Abstract: The paper is focused on the analysis of spatial changes in rural areas. The origin of those processes is explained, i.e. economic, social and political questions. Considerable attention is devoted to the typology of conditions influencing social and economic development and spatial structure of rural areas – endo- and egzogenic factors were pointed. Actual trends in changes of rural areas space and negative consequences of spontaneous urbanization were also discussed.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 296
  • Page Range: 90-101
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish