Industrial Location Theory

Author: [German] Alfred Weber
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This book, by Weber, systematically establishes a series of concepts, principles, and formulas, completing the general theory of location. It contains rigorous logical reasoning, a clear and complete structure, and is pioneering in both content and methodology, profoundly influencing subsequent location theory, economic geography, regional economic research, and development. We will elaborate on Weber's theoretical contributions and methodological contributions in detail.
1. Weber established a series of assumptions to systematize the isolated research method for his study.
2. He developed the basic network of transportation orientation from the locational diagram method.
3. Labor orientation and its deviation from the transportation orientation foundation.
4. Weber's research on agglomeration factors and their impact on the deviation of the transportation orientation foundation.
5. The above discussions were conducted under the assumption that an isolated production process is inseparable. In reality, production processes are often separable into many parts, each with its own specific location. In such cases, Weber proposed methods for determining when production processes separate and the location of each production stage.