Big towns

The monograph considers scientific-methodical bases to help study a big towns territorial-functional organization and strategy of development. In the case of Chernivtsi: the towns territory assimilation and development specificities are disclosed; functional specialization of small taxonomic units (planning districts and zones) is defined; problems of and territorial disproportions in social-economic development are outlined; territory assimilation planning restrictions are assessed and alternatives for the towns further economic growth are discussed.

DZHAMAN Vasyl Oleksiyovych, b. 1960.A 1982 graduate of the Chernivtsi State University.Geographer. Doctor of Geographical Sciences (2004 ), Professor (2006), Head of the Department of Geography of Ukraine and Regional Studies of the Chernivtsi Yuriy Fedkovych National University (Ukraine).