Taylor and Francis

Taylor and Francis

English

’This book provides a novel and thoughtful comparison of the debilitating processes of economic decline and reorganisation in two old industrial regions of Western and Eastern Europe. It also offers critical insights into the various urban, regional and industrial policy responses of government. The analysis and lessons it draws will be of interest to readers throughout Europe as the continent becomes increasingly integrated and regional disparities become more severe.’ Ivan Turok, Glasgow University, UK ’This is a highly readable volume providing an interesting, informative and up-to-date comparative assessment of regional restructuring in West Scotland and Upper Silesia...The book should be essential reading for both students and specialists in regional development with an interest in policy transfer between Western and East-Central Europe.’ John Bachtler, University of Strathclyde, UK ’...intriguing...deserves a wide audience...’ Geography ’Given the considerable changes facing the EU, this is a very timely book...the editor and the contributors to this collection of essays should be commended for providing us with an exemplary in-depth study of two traditional manufacturing regions, their economic and historical legacy, the process of transformation and the institutional and political context within which policy has sought to adds problems of seismic job losses, technological change and structural shift in the nature of industrial organization.’ Urban Studies