Overview
This important book explores original and alternative directions for economic geography following the revolution precipitated by the advent of so-called 'new economic geography' (NEG). Whilst, to some extent, the volume could be regarded as part of the inevitable creative destruction of NEG theory, it does promote the continuing role of theoretical and empirical contributions within spatial economic analysis, in which the rationale of scientific analysis and economic logic maintain a central place. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of the extent to which NEG theory is supported in the real world. By exploring whether NEG theory can be effectively applied to provide practical insights, the authors highlight novel approaches, emerging trends, and promising new lines of enquiry in the wake of advances made by NEG. Rigorous yet engaging, this book will be an essential tool for academics and researchers specialising in regional studies, urban and spatial economics and economic geography. It will also have widespread appeal amongst policymakers involved in planning and land use.
Full Product Details
Author: Bernard Fingleton
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Edition: Revised ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 3.20cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.700kg
ISBN: 9781845423735
ISBN 10: 1845423739
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 23 February 2007
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'This book is a serious attempt to cover all of the relevant subdisciplines in the geographical economics framework... I would recommend the book to students of economic geography, regional economics, and related disciplines.' -- Frans Boekema, Journal of Regional Science '... this book is empirically and theoretically comprehensive in its scope. The nearly eighteen authors who have contributed to this book present a truly transatlantic perspective on NEG... this volume will be extremely useful to those dealing with rigorous modelling to examine spatial issues in economics, geography and planning.' -- Rajiv Thakur, Regional Science Policy and Practice 'I recommend the book... The papers of a high quality, well written and organized; empirical analyses are based on the most advanced empirical techniques, and the reader enjoys their application.' -- Roberta Capello, Growth and Change 'A very interesting volume indeed, recommended reading for everyone interested in theorizing space in economics or working in the empirical spatial-economic research arena.' -- Economic Geography Research Group
`This book is a serious attempt to cover all of the relevant subdisciplines in the geographical economics framework. . . I would recommend the book to students of economic geography, regional economics, and related disciplines.' -- Frans Boekema, Journal of Regional Science `. . . this book is empirically and theoretically comprehensive in its scope. The nearly eighteen authors who have contributed to this book present a truly transatlantic perspective on NEG. . . this volume will be extremely useful to those dealing with rigorous modelling to examine spatial issues in economics, geography and planning.' -- Rajiv Thakur, Regional Science Policy and Practice `I recommend the book. . . The papers of a high quality, well written and organized; empirical analyses are based on the most advanced empirical techniques, and the reader enjoys their application.' -- Roberta Capello, Growth and Change `A very interesting volume indeed, recommended reading for everyone interested in theorizing space in economics or working in the empirical spatial-economic research arena.' -- Economic Geography Research Group
'This book is a serious attempt to cover all of the relevant subdisciplines in the geographical economics framework. . . I would recommend the book to students of economic geography, regional economics, and related disciplines.' -- Frans Boekema, Journal of Regional Science '. . . this book is empirically and theoretically comprehensive in its scope. The nearly eighteen authors who have contributed to this book present a truly transatlantic perspective on NEG. . . this volume will be extremely useful to those dealing with rigorous modelling to examine spatial issues in economics, geography and planning.' -- Rajiv Thakur, Regional Science Policy and Practice 'I recommend the book. . . The papers of a high quality, well written and organized; empirical analyses are based on the most advanced empirical techniques, and the reader enjoys their application.' -- Roberta Capello, Growth and Change 'A very interesting volume indeed, recommended reading for everyone interested in theorizing space in economics or working in the empirical spatial-economic research arena.' -- Economic Geography Research Group
Author Information
Edited by Bernard Fingleton, formerly of the University of Strathclyde, UK
