This book aims to provide a comprehensive review of the contribution of network analysis to
the understanding of tourism destinations and organizations. Theoretical and …

One of the most intriguing questions in economic geography is why some regional
economies manage to renew themselves, whereas others remain locked in decline. To …

Cities form the heart of a dynamic society. In an open space-economy cities have to mobilize
all of their resources to remain attractive and competitive. Smart cities depend on creative …

This paper proposes a non‐territorial reading of a politics of place. Focusing on the politics
of contemporary regionalism, it argues that globalisation and the general rise of a society of …

The Encyclopedia of the City focuses on the key topics encountered by undergraduates and
scholars in urban studies and allied fields. Contributors include major theoreticians and …

Intelligent Cities and Globalisation of Innovation Networks combines concepts and theories
from the fields of urban development and planning, innovation management, and …

The article begins with a critical review of the multiplication of concepts today regarding the
interrelationships between knowledge and urban development. An overview is given of …

Abstract Since the Industrial Revolution the cyclical processes of rise and fall of regional
economies have been accelerating. Many of the specific problems of the falling part of …

The role of universities in regional innovation has evolved over the last 20 years. This
evolution has seen the emergence of a third role of universities that has re-shaped and …

An important debate on the role of creativity and culture as factors in local economic
development is distinctly emerging. Despite the emphasis put on the theoretical definition of …