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Summary
Counterurbanization in Great Britain, the movement of populations from urban to rural areas, was evident from 1961-1981. This trend peaked in the early 1970s, with shifts slowing in later years.
Area of Science:
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Demography
- Geography
Background:
- Counterurbanization is a demographic phenomenon involving population deconcentration from urban to rural areas.
- Understanding counterurbanization trends is crucial for regional development and policy-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the existence and patterns of counterurbanization in Great Britain.
- To analyze population shifts between metropolitan and freestanding regions over several decades.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a classification of self-contained functional regions to define metropolitan and freestanding areas.
- Analyzed annual population estimates from 1961 to the early 1980s.
Main Results:
- Population deconcentration from Metropolitan to Freestanding Britain occurred between 1961-1971 and intensified in 1971-1981.
- Counterurban shifts peaked in the early 1970s, with a narrowing of growth rate disparities by the mid-1970s.
- The early 1980s saw reduced population loss from metropolitan centers and continued rural growth.
Conclusions:
- Counterurbanization was a significant trend in Great Britain during the study period.
- The pattern of counterurbanization evolved, with a peak in the 1970s and a subsequent moderation of metropolitan population loss.