Human geographical ideas of Eugeniusz Romer

Authors

  • Witold Wilczyński Pedagogical University of Cracow, Institute of Geography, Department of Entrepreneurship and Spatial Management.

Keywords:

Eugeniusz Romer, geopolitics, human geography, Poland

Abstract

Eugeniusz Romer’s contribution to the development of Polish geography has been extensively appreciated. Historians of geography emphasized however his contribution in the field of physical geography and map making. Meanwhile, Romer’s human geographical concepts seem to be no less original and valuable. One of the most popular ones is the geopolitical controversy between Romer and Wacław Nałkowski concerning the individual character of Polish lands. This broadly commented dispute has been showed as an example of logomachy. On the other hand, the geopolitical concept of Romer, despite the passage of 60 years since his death, should create the basis for a discussion concerning the international position of Poland.

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2014-01-01

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