Key term Flashcards
Topophilia
A strong sense of love of a particular place
Topophobia
A fear or dread of certain places
Insider
The perspective of someone who knows a place well and is familiar with not only its topography but also daily events
Outsider
The perspective of someone who does not know a place well or have any experience in the place
Exogenous
Factors from outside a place that force a change in a places character
Endogenous
Factors within a place that help shape its character
Inter-country migration
The movement of people into a country from another country
Intra-country migration
The movement of people around a country, remaining in the same country
Far place
Somewhere that is known but is not known well due it being a distance away
Near place
Somewhere that is known well due to it being close by
Experienced place
A place that you have visited and know well
Media place
A place that you have experienced through virtually or through other people’s perception
Clone town
A town where the high street is dominated by transnational corporations (TNCs)
Place
A place with meaning
Placelessness
- Places that lack unique character or reputation, due to chain stores
replacing local independent shops or a lack of attachment experienced by people visiting
the location.