Learning on ScreenLÖschian Landscapes
- Synopsis
- Introduces Lösch’s central place theory. Makes the point that settlement patterns in the real world are both complicated and interrelated; they arise from a wide variety of natural, political, economic and even chance components, but Lösch’s theory is concerned only with economic factors acting over space. Illustrates Lösch’s description of a trade area for a single product and shows the transition from a single, circular trade area to a series of different sized hexagonal trade areas covering a whole plain. Settlement hierarchies are described and the first ten nets in the hierarchy are used in the development of a hypothetical metropolis. The nets are shown rotating to their correct orientation and the resultant division into city-rich and city-poor areas can be seen. Finally Lösch’s economic pattern is compared to a real world example - the area around Birmingham.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1975
- Availability
- Hire
Sale - Subjects
- Geography
- Keywords
- central place theory; human settlements
Credits
- Director
- John Metcalfe
- Producer
- John Metcalfe
- Writer
- Nigel Spence
- Cast
Nigel Spence
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
University of London Audio-Visual Centre
- Notes
- Closed down.
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Higher Education Film & Video Library
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1503
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ - Notes
- Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.
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