Publisher's Synopsis
Perceptions of Marginality draws attention to the question of what the concept of marginality means in spatial connection. This book also looks at the various regional and spatial interpretations of the marginality concept. - - This volume is a joint effort of researchers from all parts of the world, who are interested in the question of spatial marginality. This book is based on intensive research on the question. Most of this work has been done under the auspices of the International Geographical Union?s (IGU) Study Group on Development Issues in Marginal Regions and continues under the IGU Commission on Dynamics of Marginal and Critical Regions. - - The book addresses both the theoretical aspects of marginality and it gives empirical evidence on what is perceived as being marginal in regional context. This book is targeted at researchers and practitioners in the field.
