Socio-geographic regionalization of Czechia

Hampl, Martin; Marada, Miroslav

doi:10.37040/geografie2015120030397

“…The core of these approaches is, generally speaking, geographical organization modeling according to spatial patterns of various social processes. In this sense, they are still attached to the former ones, since they look for functional regions through the integrity of socio-economic relations (Hampl, Marada 2015). (3) The most recent understanding of region puts the concept of region in relation to social discourse (Paasi 2010).…”

Section: Constructed Nature Of Regionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparing a hydrodynamic model from fifth generation DTM data and a model from data modified by means of CroSolver tool

Roub¹,

Kurková²,

Hejduk³

et al. 2016

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The contemporary regional geography paradigm is characterized by emphasizing the socially constructed nature of regions. However, the discussion on the conceptualization of region is very rich, it does not reach universal conclusion. Such a universal conceptualization is probably neither possible nor desirable. This paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion. It examines the various approaches towards region with special focus on the conceptualization of the institutionalization of the region based on the heuristic literature review and it attempts to propose more complex (but not ultimate) theoretical conceptualization of region that should enable to bridge the duality of region; addressed as an "animate", constantly changing, phenomenon which also makes it a resource for regional actors to meet their particular goals, one that people may perceive and feel attached to while further mediating their images thereof. The paper builds upon the Lefebvre's theory of the societal production of space and the Paasi's theory of the institutionalization of region and presents the idea of the societal production of region. It argues that any complex approach to region must incorporate three levels of region: "given" (practice of region), "made" (representation of region) and "perceived" (idea of region). Better understanding of the concept of region is still more necessary and relevant especially due to the increasing pressure on the applicability of regional research. Thus, the paper suggests the closer insight into the interrelation of three mentioned levels of region is crucial from the view of the contemporary state of art. This text is also published in Czech as the official on-line supplement of the article.

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“… The number of persons commuting out of there municipality of residence, shown by the 2011 census, was about 1.5 million, while in the 2001 census this amount was about 2.3 million. Such a vast decrease, considering the stable population number, is impossible to explain other way than by loss of evidence (see Hampl & Marada ). According to national census methodology (Czech Statistical Office), a commuter is considered to be a person who declares different address of usual residence and employment/school at the municipal unit level.…”

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Transport Supply and Demand Changes in Relation to Unemployment: Empirical Evidence from the Czech Republic in a Time of Crisis

Marada

¹

,

Květoň

²

2016

Tijd voor Econ & Soc Geog

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The continuing European recession underlines the urgency of the unemployment and labour force mobility issue. Therefore, the objective of this study is to scrutinise the relationship between changes in unemployment rate and transport indicators in the intercensal period 2001--2011. Both primary and secondary data are used in the analysis. Rate of car ownership and commuting data were taken from national censuses in 2001 and 2011 which surrounded the 2008 crisis. Primary data came from 1,023 interviews. The relationships among indicators are identified with the help of several statistical techniques whose results are analysed. Further, analyses have confirmed the dominant importance of passenger car ownership and car use in relation to decreased unemployment. It is particularly important in economically weaker areas with a poor access, that are endangered by social exclusions. Furthermore, it is necessary to emphasise the importance of public transport as a means of preventing social exclusion.

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“…The core of these approaches is, generally speaking, geographical organization modeling according to spatial patterns of various social processes. In this sense, they are still attached to the former ones, since they look for functional regions through the integrity of socio-economic relations (Hampl, Marada 2015).…”

Section: Constructed Nature Of Regionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Region in its complexity: A discussion on constructivist approaches

Semian¹

2016

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The contemporary regional geography paradigm is characterized by emphasizing the socially constructed nature of regions. However, the discussion on the conceptualization of region is very rich, it does not reach universal conclusion. Such a universal conceptualization is probably neither possible nor desirable. This paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion. It examines the various approaches towards region with special focus on the conceptualization of the institutionalization of the region based on the heuristic literature review and it attempts to propose more complex (but not ultimate) theoretical conceptualization of region that should enable to bridge the duality of region; addressed as an "animate", constantly changing, phenomenon which also makes it a resource for regional actors to meet their particular goals, one that people may perceive and feel attached to while further mediating their images thereof. The paper builds upon the Lefebvre's theory of the societal production of space and the Paasi's theory of the institutionalization of region and presents the idea of the societal production of region. It argues that any complex approach to region must incorporate three levels of region: "given" (practice of region), "made" (representation of region) and "perceived" (idea of region). Better understanding of the concept of region is still more necessary and relevant especially due to the increasing pressure on the applicability of regional research. Thus, the paper suggests the closer insight into the interrelation of three mentioned levels of region is crucial from the view of the contemporary state of art. This text is also published in Czech as the official on-line supplement of the article.

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Socio-geographic regionalization of Czechia

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Comparing a hydrodynamic model from fifth generation DTM data and a model from data modified by means of CroSolver tool

Comparing a hydrodynamic model from fifth generation DTM data and a model from data modified by means of CroSolver tool

Transport Supply and Demand Changes in Relation to Unemployment: Empirical Evidence from the Czech Republic in a Time of Crisis

Region in its complexity: A discussion on constructivist approaches

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