The institutionalization of regions: a theoretical framework for understanding the emergence of regions and the constitution of regional identity

The aim of the present study is to examine the differences between the classical categories of geographical thought, region and place, and their rela­tion to the societal context and the day‑to‑day practices of individuals. After analysing the traditional definitions of the concepts, an interpretat...

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Main Author: Anssi Paasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geographical Society of Finland 1986-01-01
Series:Fennia: International Journal of Geography
Online Access:https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/9052