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Urbanization and counter-urbanization in Italy
Ekistics; Reviews on the Problems and Science of Human Settlements
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Counter-urbanization in Italy shows dispersed population growth, driven by various factors. This study analyzes spatial models and the socio-political significance of this demographic shift.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Urban Studies
- Human Geography
Background:
- Examining counter-urbanization trends in Italy.
- Utilizing data from 1958-1964, 1968-1974, and 1974-1980.
- Based on a study by the Association of Italian Geographers.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze new patterns of dispersed demographic growth.
- Review the factors contributing to counter-urbanization.
- Discuss spatial models describing the phenomenon.
- Assess the social and political significance of counter-urbanization.
Main Methods:
- Data analysis of demographic changes over three distinct periods.
- Review of existing literature on counter-urbanization factors and models.
- Qualitative assessment of the broader implications of the process.
Main Results:
- Identification of distinct patterns in dispersed population growth across Italy.
- Understanding of key drivers behind the counter-urbanization trend.
- Evaluation of spatial models' applicability to the Italian context.
Conclusions:
- Counter-urbanization in Italy is a complex phenomenon with significant spatial and socio-political dimensions.
- The study provides insights into demographic shifts and their broader societal impacts.
- Further research into the long-term consequences of dispersed growth is warranted.
Keywords:
Demographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsEuropeGeographic FactorsItalyMediterranean CountriesMigrationMigration, InternalModels, TheoreticalPolitical FactorsPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySocioeconomic FactorsSouthern EuropeSpatial DistributionSuburbanizationTurnaround MigrationUrban Spatial DistributionUrbanizationMore Related Videos
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