Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods
It is a well-known fact that the Baltic area is traditionally one of the most diverse regions of Europe in terms of ethnic concerns; we can observe in many settlements that four or even five religions have their own churches, cemeteries and at least as many ethnic groups are having their schools etc...
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| description | It is a well-known fact that the Baltic area is traditionally one of the most diverse regions of Europe in terms of ethnic concerns; we can observe in many settlements that four or even five religions have their own churches, cemeteries and at least as many ethnic groups are having their schools etc. Regarding geography literature, no generally accepted method has been applied yet to measure the population’s diversity and spatial segregation; in most cases only the number and ratio of ethnic groups were described. This research paper proposes a different approach: the adaptation of the so-called Simpson’s Diversity Index, based on probability theory and originally used by ecologists to measure biodiversity, to human geography. The study seeks the answers to: where, when, why and how has the Ethnic Diversity and Ethnic Segregation Index changed in Latvia during the first and second independence periods? What kind of spatial patterns are possible to observe on the basis of the transformation? The enormous data is processed by modern GIS software products and projected on thematic maps. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4b197bde33c847bc980d58b94c8187d52022-12-21T20:34:21ZengThe Romanian Association for Baltic and Nordic StudiesRevista Română pentru Studii Baltice şi Nordice2067-17252067-225X2012-01-0141933Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periodsÁdám NémethGuntis ŠolksIt is a well-known fact that the Baltic area is traditionally one of the most diverse regions of Europe in terms of ethnic concerns; we can observe in many settlements that four or even five religions have their own churches, cemeteries and at least as many ethnic groups are having their schools etc. Regarding geography literature, no generally accepted method has been applied yet to measure the population’s diversity and spatial segregation; in most cases only the number and ratio of ethnic groups were described. This research paper proposes a different approach: the adaptation of the so-called Simpson’s Diversity Index, based on probability theory and originally used by ecologists to measure biodiversity, to human geography. The study seeks the answers to: where, when, why and how has the Ethnic Diversity and Ethnic Segregation Index changed in Latvia during the first and second independence periods? What kind of spatial patterns are possible to observe on the basis of the transformation? The enormous data is processed by modern GIS software products and projected on thematic maps.http://www.arsbn.ro/alteration-of-the-ethnic-diversity.htmLatviaethnicdiversitysegregationisolation20th century |
| spellingShingle | Ádám Németh Guntis Šolks Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods Revista Română pentru Studii Baltice şi Nordice Latvia ethnic diversity segregation isolation 20th century |
| title | Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| title_full | Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| title_fullStr | Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| title_short | Alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in Latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| title_sort | alteration of the ethnic diversity and ethnic segregation index in latvia during the first and second independence periods |
| topic | Latvia ethnic diversity segregation isolation 20th century |
| url | http://www.arsbn.ro/alteration-of-the-ethnic-diversity.htm |
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