A spatial-humanistic perspective of innovation diffusion processes

Meir Avinoam

doi:10.1016/0016-7185(82)90008-2

A spatial-humanistic perspective of innovation diffusion processes

Meir Avinoam

Department of Environmental, Geoinformatics and Urban Planning Sciences

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Abstract

This article undertakes a critique of positivist spatial diffusion theory, and then considers the validity of the humanistic approach. It argues that both philosophies are necessary and can be made complementary. An example is provided by the analysis of the adoption of industry in Israeli kibbutzim.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57-68
Number of pages	12
Journal	Geoforum
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-7185(82)90008-2
State	Published - 1 Jan 1982

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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