The A. shows that agglomeration at the center occurs under market conditions involving duopolistic competition. In an optimum framework, a hierarchy of centers emerges in a number of ways qualitatively different from the classical CentralPlace
Theory structure. Superimposed on this hierarchy of centralplaces an optimum road system takes shape with certain interesting features in it.
Centralplace hierarchy has awakened renewed interest particularly after the fusion of growth pole concept and the centralplace theory. The purpose of the paper is to examine whether: 1) there exists a hierarchically articulated centralplace
system in a backward traditional economy and if so: 2) how strong is the functional interaction in the system through the successive orders of centralplaces and how far is it amenable to be treated as a development pole system. A new methodology
to identify the centralplace hierarchy by combining the location co-efficient technique with an empirically derived scalar multiplier of service functions has been applied.
Formulating Christaller's centralplace theory by location-allocation
Centralplaces ; Location-allocation model ; Model ; Trade;Commerce
Commerce ; Lieux centraux ; Modèle ; Modèle de localisation-allocation
The purpose of this paper is to reconstruct the marketing principle of Christaller's centralplace theory using the location-allocation model. According to the marketing principle, the system of centralplace is constructed in terms of the upper
Géographie de l'Asie ; Géographie quantitative ; Japon ; Lieux centraux ; Organisation de l'espace ; Politique régionale
This study aims to review the development of centralplace studies in Japan. He indicates that two major research directions can be recognized in centralplace studies in Japan. One direction aims to elucidate structural characteristics
of the Japanese centralplace system. Second direction of study has made effort to introduce quantitative approaches in Anglo-Saxon geography. Both directions of centralplace studies have developped in parallel, though over time the quantitative approach has
The A. aims to oppose the application of the centralplace theory in Japan. He demonstrates that the preceding studies on the hierarchy of cities from the standpoint of centralplace theory in Japan were not exact. - (AK)
Centralité ; Géographie de l'Asie ; Japon ; Lieux centraux ; Nishimura (M.) ; Organisation de l'espace
This book is published as the celebration of Mr. Nishimura's seventieth birthday. Mr. Nishimura is one of famous professor on the centralplace study in Japan. This book is contained of 13 reports written by the young professors. These reports
indicate the level of centralplace study in Japan. - (K. Abe).
This paper aims to examine the centralplace system in the Chugoku District. With the centrality grade of each community by using a two-parameter approach the purchasing areas, commuting areas and the spatial feature of telephone calls were analysed
. After the examination of time-distance areas of higher order centers the regional structure of the centralplace system was taken into consideration. In the spatial organization of Japan, it seems that a prefectural area plays an important role not only
in administrative functions but also in the structure of a centralplace system.
Changes in the retail centralplace system in Yamanashi Prefecture
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the changes in the retail centralplace system as the result of competition of trade areas in the case of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. - (KA)
Ouvrage consacré aux études théoriques sur les lieux centraux parues depuis 1960. Il présente des études écrites en anglais, japonais et allemand. - (K. Abe).
Agglomeration ; Art ; Centralplaces ; Centrality ; Cultural geography ; United States ; Urban function
Agglomération ; Art ; Centralité ; Culturel ; Etats-Unis ; Fonction urbaine ; Lieux centraux
Data on artists by location in 1970 an 1980, and on the non-profit theatre sector in the USA (1988-89), indicate that art and culture are pre-eminently centralplace functions. The concentration of performing artists into large metropolitan areas
Inconsistences in the presentation and application of Christaller's centralplace theory in Reflections and visions. 25 years of geography at Waterloo.
Centralité ; Christaller (W.) ; Dynamique de système ; Généralités sur la géographie ; Lieux centraux ; Structure spatiale ; Système de peuplement ; Théorie
It is suggested that courses on urban and settlement geography could benefit substantially if geography teachers would reconsider the original statement of W. Christaller's centralplace theory.
Centralité ; Commerce de détail ; Comportement des consommateurs ; Demande ; Equilibre spatial ; Fonction d'utilité ; Lieux centraux ; Localisation ; Magasin ; Marché
Présentation de la première version d'une nouvelle théorie des lieux centraux dans le commerce de détail. Cas d'un marché linéaire. Théorie contextuelle de la demande appliquée au modèle de comportement du consommateur. Quatre paramètres contrôlent
la relation spatiale entre localisation des ménages et localisations d'équilibre des lieux centraux. Plusieurs types de coûts sont pris en considération.
La ville en tant que placecentrale: une étude des conséquences financières de cette situation
Belgium ; Centralplaces ; Centrality ; Cost-benefit analysis ; Economic cost ; Flanders ; Local finance ; Local taxation ; Public expenditure ; Public service ; Town
Analyse coût-avantage ; Belgique ; Calcul économique ; Centralité ; Dépenses publiques ; Finances locales ; Fiscalité locale ; Lieux centraux ; Service public ; Ville ; Vlaanderen
Due to the geographical research, more attention is paid to the consequences on the local budget of the city being a centralplace for a more or less broader surrounding region. The AA. compare the cities in Flanders in analysing the evolution
of debt and the city as a centralplace offering services for the residents and for people living in a wider area. An indication of financial compensation for the function as a centralplace is given. Offering central services costs money