Geographical Approaches for Researching the Role of Cities in the Functional Organization of Space Cover Image

Географски приступи истраживања улоге градова у функционалном организовању простора
Geographical Approaches for Researching the Role of Cities in the Functional Organization of Space

Author(s): Marija R. Nevenić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Geography, Regional studies, Applied Geography, Environmental interactions
Published by: Географски факултет, Универзитет у Београду
Keywords: scientific paradigm;the city;the functional organization of space and regional structures;

Summary/Abstract: In this paper is given a chronological overview on the development of general scientific paradigm and theoretical and methodological bases that made some impact on modifying the perception of urban geography. Although these paradigm made a significant contribution in researching the complex dynamics and structure of cities, dualism in this field is still present. Scientific opinions polarization is observed between the approaches that embrace a pluralistic conception of relations in the region and those who insist on the need to create a unified theoretical framework due to the generally accepted doctrines. The paper also highlighted the role of cities in exploring the functional organization of space.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 301-310
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Serbian