GEOG101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Spatial Analysis, Gateway Cities, Central Place Theory
15 Jun 2015
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Different settlement patterns have emerged and changed over time, and are the product of human decision making. 18th century: transition from feudalism to capitalism in western europe. Enclosure: consolidation of land, establishment of new field boundaries. Different settlement experiences in north america and western europe. 317 towns in 1961, 86 in 2002. Caused by dissatisfaction with health and quality of life. Despite fluctuating and contradictory processes, urbanization of world population continues. Lack of standard definition of urban makes absolute distinctions difficult. Introduces greater competition for multiple land uses. Dominant images of rural and urban life have been formulated and projected onto the countryside. 4 key explanations for the emergence of cities. Late 16th to mid 20th century: competitive capitalism. Local to regional economic activity, later emergence of mass production. Emergence of transnational companies, regional to global transactions. Niche markets and luxury goods location of cities. In places where two different modes of transport converge.
