The life and influence of the 1925th Chicagomap

Authors

  • Hanne Louise Jensen Aalborg University
  • Anja Jørgensen Aalborg University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.perspektiv.v15i27.1366

Keywords:

Sociologisk mapping, Chicagoskolen, Burgess, koncentriske zonekort, performativitet, byteori.

Abstract

Abstract

This article traces the life and influence of the 1925th Chicagomap produced by Ernest Watson Burgess. The map was produced as part of the work of the Chicago school of Sociology evolving around identifying and decoding the various types of local communities and identifying zones characterized by less attachment and community. Once produced the 1925th Chicagomap and the thoughts behind it gets a life of their own. This article examine how the map and the thoughts behind it occur in different geographical contexts, amongst various urban scholars and in newer research regarding the relation between local attachment and residential location, and the article concludes that the performativity of the map is very potent as it works by inspiring and supporting new maps as well as being a partner in conflicting dialog.

Author Biographies

Hanne Louise Jensen, Aalborg University

Ph.d., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work

Anja Jørgensen, Aalborg University

Ph.d., Lektor, Institut for Sociologi og Socialt Arbejde

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Published

26-06-2016

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 27 (2016): Performative maps

Section

Peer-reviewed scientific papers

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