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Models are representations of theories. Theories are built out of concepts and a knowledge of these concepts should be part of our tool kit. At the lowest level, these concepts are essentially system descriptors—and many of our model variables fall into this category; at higher levels, they can function as elements of theories which give us a deeper level of understanding. As a framework, we can take Fig. 1.1 from Chap. 1 which sets out the main elements of an urban or regional system and which is repeated here for convenience.
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Wilson AG (2000) Complex spatial systems. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, Chapter 7
Wilson AG (2010) Knowledge power. Routledge, London
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Wilson, A. (2012). Theory. In: The Science of Cities and Regions. SpringerBriefs in Geography. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2266-8_4
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