A Research Agenda for Small and Medium-Sized Towns

Elgar Research Agendas provide a forward-looking and innovative approach to research, outlining the potential directions of travel in a given area. They are an essential resource for PhD students, scholars, and anybody who wants to be at the forefront of research. This book explores the role and function of small and medium-sized towns in various contexts and at different territorial scales, highlighting new insights and approaches to studying these spaces. Contributions from top scholars in the field cover a broad range of relevant areas of study, providing a holistic understanding of the topic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Elgar Research Agendas are visionary documents that shape the future of research in a particular field. They provide esteemed scholars with the opportunity to delve into their subjects in thought-provoking and innovative ways, charting the potential paths forward. While these agendas are grounded in the present, they also possess a forward-looking and innovative spirit. They are an invaluable resource for Ph.D. students, scholars, and anyone passionate about staying at the forefront of research.

In this book, the authors explore the current debates surrounding the role and function of small and medium-sized towns in diverse contexts and at various territorial scales. They aim to go beyond the traditional urban bias and provide nuanced insights into these spaces, considering their relationships with larger cities and the implications associated with their size.

Contributions from esteemed scholars from various disciplines cover a wide range of relevant areas of study, including socio-spatial identities, urbanization, suburbanization, resilience, innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial and tourism development, and digitalization. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the topic through a holistic approach, drawing from urban planning, economic geography, tourism, and public policy.

Urban planning and human geography scholars will find this book particularly invigorating. The contributions from scholars across these fields provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic, offering a holistic perspective that spans multiple disciplines.

Elgar Research Agendas serve as a roadmap for future research, inspiring scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge and explore new frontiers. They are a testament to the power of intellectual inquiry and the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of our understanding of the world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800887114