Theoretical reflection on the making of the Alpine region. The role of transnational networks on regional identity and institutionalization

The article is a theoretical contribution on the ongoing debate on cross-border regions, regional identity and local networks. It shows how the Alps are being institutionalized and how a pan-Alpine regional identity is built across national boundaries. The aim is to show how the Alpine actors (NGOs,...

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Main Author: Cristina Del Biaggio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geographical Society of Finland 2010-11-01
Series:Fennia: International Journal of Geography
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Online Access:http://ojs.tsv.fi/index.php/fennia/article/view/2525/3449