RESTORING THE SOCIAL VALUE OF RIVERS THROUGH EDUCATION: THE CASE OF THE VISTULA RIVER IN WARSAW
Journal Title: Miscellanea Geographica - Regional Studies on Development - Year 2010, Vol 14, Issue 1
Abstract
The article discusses the values of the Vistula River in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. The author presents the results of studies identifying residents’ perceptions of the river and outlines local community processes that aim to restore the river’s social value, notably through education.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna Angiel
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