LÖschian 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

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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

Name

London Board of Studies in Geography

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7393 1503

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
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London
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Notes

Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.