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A Research O dyssey: from Interlocking Network Model to Extraordinary Cities
Author(s) -
Taylor Peter J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.766
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1467-9663
pISSN - 0040-747X
DOI - 10.1111/tesg.12096
Subject(s) - interlocking , interpretation (philosophy) , humanity , relevance (law) , globalization , sociology , epistemology , economic geography , computer science , economics , political science , engineering , law , philosophy , mechanical engineering , programming language
The paper charts a personal research journey that begins with the specification of the interlocking network model for cities and concludes with interpretation of cities as truly extraordinary. Three products of this model are discussed. First, this very specific model has generated a mini‐literature on cities in globalisation and this is briefly outlined. Second, the model has been interpreted as a generic description of inter‐city relations – central flow theory – and this is illustrated using historical examples. Third, there is a discussion of criticisms of the model and the relevance of green networks of extraordinary cities for thinking about the future of humanity.