GGR111H5 Lecture 4: Lec 4 - Jan 18 Step 2 (CC)
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From 1990s to present in asia and southeast asia. In 1800s to 1960s predominant in western countries. Transportation of goods from drc to china. Back in 1900s transportation through break bulk cargo. They could unload a ship within hours and save time. They could load the ship with goods quickly. His container cut down the cost of transportation. The distance direct from point a to b. The cost to to go from one place to another. Economic distance is closely related to time distance. Ex. taxi fares, the money of fare depends on time. Measurement of the amount of social interaction between groups of people. Studied in terms of ease of crossing over social barriers. Note: spatial relationships are not all based on physical relationship. There would be economical, time and physical distance cost if panama canal was not there. Has led to conflicts over sovereignty and control over the.
