Routledge Between Global and Local: Marginality and Marginal Regions in the Context of Globalization and Deregulation

Product Description The definitions for 'marginality' and 'marginal regions' are vague and differ between academic disciplines. Marginal regions could however be characterized as regions lying off mainstream processes (in a sort of vacuum) both in society and economy, but also in relation to the natural environment and geographical remoteness. Illustrated by a wide range of international case studies, this book provides a complete overview of current research into marginality and examines a wide range of possible development options which could offer hope to marginal regions. It explores the background to various kinds of marginality, describes various types of marginal regions and discusses possible solutions for political, economic and socio-cultural actors to fight the ongoing processes of marginalization. Marginality and marginal regions are looked at from a wide perspective and are seen as being in part the outcome of globalization and deregulation. The book not only discusses practical policy options, but also considers marginality in its relation to ethics and spirituality. Review "Leimgruber’s expertise in the field of geographical marginality is undeniable due to his scientific and teaching activity, materialized through numerous achievements. The content of the book is of high quality. It is well structured, and the text is easy to read, including illustrations with maps, schemes and tables, which make it accessible to several categories of readers (students, researchers and the general public). […] This book made a fundamental contribution to knowledge in geographical marginality, as evidenced by subsequent citations, and remains very useful for those interested in this field of research." ― Gabriel Camară, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi, Romania, Regional Studies (2020)