Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions: Landscapes as Commodities

Mountain regions face economic pressures due to their role as collective enterprises valorizing rare resources like spectacular landscapes. The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions explores the socio-economic changes and spatial impacts of the last four decades, using the Alps as a case study. It offers alternative approaches to the liberal-productivist societal model and is essential reading for professionals, institutions, and NGOs seeking counter-models to existing marketing approaches for peripheral areas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mountain regions face a distinct set of economic challenges, as they operate as collective enterprises tasked with maximizing the value of scarce resources, such as breathtaking landscapes. While predominantly rural in nature, these regions often border large cities, leading to significant socio-economic transformations and demographic shifts when industries like hydroelectric power and tourism thrive.

The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions delves into the socio-economic changes and spatial impacts witnessed over the past four decades, highlighting the transformation of mountain areas as a prime example. This book draws upon the Alps, as they encompass the significant economies of France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Chapters within this text explore academic discourse on regional development in these mountain regions and propose alternative approaches to the liberal-productivist societal model.

This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for professionals, institutions, and NGOs seeking alternative models to the existing marketing approaches for peripheral areas. It will also appeal to students of regional development, economic geography, environmental studies, and industrial economics, as it provides insights into the complex dynamics and challenges faced by mountain regions.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138784086