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Models of the Central Place System: A More General Approach

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    (Department of Social and Economic Research, University of Glasgow)

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This paper investigates a central place model which possesses much of the simplicity of the Christaller model but which is of considerably greater generality. A prominent feature of the model is the existence of a hierarchy of central places which is based on functional complexity. The model has a number of conceptual advantages over the Christaller model, but also appears to offer a more accurate basis for the description and analysis of actual central place systems.

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  • John B. Parr, 1978. "Models of the Central Place System: A More General Approach," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 15(1), pages 35-49, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:15:y:1978:i:1:p:35-49
    DOI: 10.1080/713702286
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