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Territorial dynamics : radial or reticular ?
[La dynamique des territoires : radiale ou réticulaire ?]

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  • Gérard-François Dumont

    (ENeC - Espaces, Nature et Culture - UP4 - Université Paris-Sorbonne - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

According to the dominant spatial theories, the dynamics of territories can be summed up in a centre-periphery model, therefore according to a radial logic. The importance of these theories influences many writings and public statements, statistical methods of analysis of territories as well as public policies. The center-periphery model thus benefits from a kind of exclusivity that can be better understood by proposing a metaphor, the metaphor of the wheel. Certainly, this model is necessary to describe certain spatial realities. But is it sufficient to summarize them all ? Doesn't it run the risk of ignoring diversity in the dynamics of territories ? In public decision-making, should the integration of territories rather than their emulation be favoured ? To lead to ignoring the importance of reticularity, i.e. the networked mode of operation of territories ?

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  • Gérard-François Dumont, 2019. "Territorial dynamics : radial or reticular ? [La dynamique des territoires : radiale ou réticulaire ?]," Post-Print halshs-02959916, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:halshs-02959916
    DOI: 10.3917/lap.007.0001
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