Difference between revisions of "Conurbation"
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| − | A '''conurbation''' is an [[agglomeration]] of urban areas forming a single large multi-centred built-up area. The term was coined by the Scottish biologist and urban theorist [[Patrick Geddes]] (1854-1932). | + | A '''conurbation''' is an [[agglomeration]] of [[urban]] areas forming a single large multi-centred built-up area. The term was coined by the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[biologist]] and urban theorist [[Patrick Geddes]] (1854-1932). It has entered into the common [[terminology]] in fields such as [[demography]], [[ekistics]], social [[topography]], and other socio-[[anthropology|anthropological]] disciplines. |
| − | [[Category:Geography]] | + | [[Category:Geography]][[Category:Sociology]] |
Revision as of 18:35, May 29, 2008
A conurbation is an agglomeration of urban areas forming a single large multi-centred built-up area. The term was coined by the Scottish biologist and urban theorist Patrick Geddes (1854-1932). It has entered into the common terminology in fields such as demography, ekistics, social topography, and other socio-anthropological disciplines.