Young Geographers : Showcasing Research Contributions in Geography

✍ Scribed by Gert Ruepert; Tijana Ilić

• Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 265
• Series: Key Challenges in Geography
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book shows an updated overview of research about human geography topics like urban growth/urban challenges, transportation, landscape, land cover, geospatial analysis, regional planning/local development, cultural geography, tourism, and so on. Between 2020 and 2022, due to COVID-19 and lockdowns worldwide, there were fewer opportunities for young and upcoming researchers to present their state-of-the-art findings at conferences. In order to highlight exceptional research of young geographers during this time, the idea for this book was created.

In collaboration with the EGEA alumni foundation for students and young geographers, 12 authors were selected to showcase their scientific work. In addition to that, most of them present amazing maps and figures as outstanding expression of the need of GIS for geography research.

✦ Table of Contents

Series Editor’s Foreword
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
The scale issue in Geospatial Analysis. A Review from the Land Use Cover Change Modelling Perspective
Introduction
Defining Scale: Dimensions, Kinds and Components
Scale and Related Concepts
Understanding Natural and Socioeconomic Processes from a Scalar Perspective
Scale and Data from a Quantitative Perspective
The Scale in the Land Use Cover Change Modelling Practice
System Conceptualization
Input Data
Model Validation
Visualization and Communication of the Results
Concluding Remarks
References
West–East Differences in LEADER Program Results—The Expression of Wider Political and Governance Systems
Introduction
National Governance Systems—Obstacles or Catalysts in Engaging Bottom-Up Rural Development in Europe?
LEADER Program Results at European Level—territorial Disparities
Eastern European Countries Behavior in Terms of LEADER Funds Absorption—Case Study on the Romanian Rural Space
Romania's Profile Regarding the Types of Projects Funded Through the LEADER Program
Spatial Patterns Regarding LEADER Funding in Romania
The Impact of LEADER Funding
Discussions and Conclusions
References
A Methodology to Define Urban Areas in Intermediate Cities. A Case Study on Inland Spanish Cities (Castilla-La Mancha)
Introduction
Methodology
Sources Used
Methods of Analysis
Results
Delimitation of Urban Areas
Classification of Municipalities Integrated into the Urban Areas
Example of Cartographic Data Sheet
Conclusions
References
Post-pandemic Urban Reality: COVID-19 as an Accelerator or a Hindrance to the Development of Grassroots Urban Activism? The Example of Poland
Introduction
Post-pandemic Urban Reality
The Polish Background
The Impact of the Pandemic on Grassroots Community Activism
Towards Post-pandemic Urban Reality—It Means Where?
Pandemic as an Accelerator of Grassroots Urban Activism
Pandemic as a Temporary Disturbance from a State of Equilibrium
Pandemic as a Hindrance for Grassroots Urban Activism
Summary
References
Urban Rhythmscapes—Examining the Temporal Forms of Urban Spaces
Introduction
On the Temporal Form of the City
Rhythmanalysis
Case: Urban Mobility Rhythms as Temporal Elements of Urban Space
Urban ‘Rhythmscape’ (Discussion)
Conclusion
References
Mapping Urban Integration of Archaeological Heritage. The City Centre of Malaga, Andalusia, and Spain
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Objectives, Methodology, and Case Study
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
Sensing and (Re) Imaging an Urban Enclave Through Application of Visual Streetscape Ethnography: A Study of Twin Chinatowns in Kolkata
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Research Methods and Methodology
Paths
Edges
Districts
Everyday Cultural Landscape of Kolkata Chinatown
Huiguans (Native Chinese Associations)
Temples/Shrines (Outside ‘Huiguans’)
Cemeteries (Necro-Spaces)
‘Leisurely’ Spaces
Everyday Economic (Co-ethnic) Landscape of Kolkata Chinatown
Everyday Ethnic Economy: Carpentry (Cantonese) and Shoe Making (Hakka) ‘Spaces’
Everyday Ethnic Economy: Peripheral Tanning (Hakka) ‘Spaces’
Everyday Ethnic Economy: The ‘Ethnic’ Food and Culinary ‘Spaces’
Everyday Ethnic Economy: Laundry, Dentistry and Makeover (Salon) ‘Spaces’
Conclusion
References
Shaping a City With(out) Canvassing Its Citizens. The Transformation of Parco Bassini in Milan: A Case Study
Introduction
A Park for the City: Elements for a Scenario
The Geography of Social Movements: Place, Network, and Scale
Research Methods
Conflict Analysis: Spaces, Actors, and Policies
Discussion and Conclusions
Appendix
Semi-structured Interviews: Grid of Questions
References
A Geographical Approach to European Cargo Airports
Introduction: Air Cargo and Geography
Specific Factors of Air Cargo Transport
General Patterns of Cargo Airport Locations
Air Cargo Transport in Times of Global Pandemic and Global Change
Looking at European Air Cargo Geographies
Cargo-Only Airports in Europe: Illustrative Examples
Leipzig/Halle (Germany)
Liège (Belgium)
Luxembourg
Zaragoza (Spain)
Prospects and Conclusions
References
Conflicting Interests in Transport Infrastructure Planning: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Implications of Conflict Management in Planning Processes
Introduction
Sources of Spatial Conflicts: Social Construction of Space, Spatial Justice, and the Particularities of Highway Planning
Defining Spatial Conflicts Through Social Construction of Space
Space as a Limited Resource: Access to Space and the Question of Spatial Justice
Highway Planning and Wicked Problems
Conflict Management in Theoretical Planning Models with Empirical References to the Third Development Axis Highway, Slovenia
Rational/Comprehensive Approach
Communicative Approach
Agonistic Approach
Interrogating Conflict Management in Planning Processes: Analytical and Practical Implications for Highway Planning
The Change of Focus from Public Oppositions to the Entire Spectrum of Conflicting Interests
Conflict Management as an Integral Part of Planning Processes Rather Than One-Time Inclusionary Event: Implications for Context-Dependent Adaptive Planning Practice
Active Citizenship and Its Contribution to Conflict Management
Concluding Thoughts
References
Spatial Distribution of Land Cover in North Eastern Region of India: An Appraisal Using Geospatial Technology
Introduction
Methodology
Study Area
Remote Sensing Data Sources
Methods
Results and Discussion
A General Distribution Pattern of Land Cover
State-Wise Distribution Pattern of Land Cover
Elevation-Wise Distribution Pattern of Land Cover
Observing Land Cover Distribution Within Capitals’ Buffer Area
Temporal Change of Land Cover in the Study Area
Conclusion
References
Assessment of the Potential of Viticultural Areas in Serbia as Smart Tourist Destinations
Introduction
Literary Review
Study Area
Methodology
Analysis of Results
Conclusion
References
Index

✦ Subjects

Earth and Environmental Science; Physical Geography; Computer Applications; Geography, general; Demography