REGIONALNA GEOGRAFIJA IN IVAN GAMS
Drago Perko
Dr., Geografski inštitut Antona Melika ZRC SAZU, Gosposka ulica 13, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija. e-mail: drago@zrc-sazu.si
Izvleček
V drugi polovici 20. stol. sta bila za regionalno geografijo značilna predvsem nazadovanje njene teorije in izjemen razvoj njene metodologije. V zadnjih letih se krepi vloga kartografije in zemljepisnih imen v regionalni geografiji ter poudarja human(ističn)a komponenta regionalne geografije. V Sloveniji se je pomen regionalne geografije povečal zlasti po osamosvojitvi Slovenije. I. Gams je k razvoju slovenske regionalne geografije največ prispeval z regionalizacijami Slovenije, srednješolskim učbenikom in vodenjem dolgoletnega regio-nalnogeografskega znanstvenega projekta ter kot mentor mladim raziskovalcem.
Ključne besede: regionalna geografija, kartografija, zemljepisna imena, Ivan Gams, regionalizacija, Slovenija.
REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY AND IVAN GAMS
Abstract
Regional geography of the second half of the 20th century is characterized by the regression of a theory and an exceptional development of methodology. The role of cartography and the knowledge on geographical names have increased during the last years. The human(istic) component of regional geography has been accentuated as well. On a national level, the importance of regional geography has grown significantly after the declaration of independence of Slovenia. I. Gams has mostly contributed to the development of Slovene regional geography with his regionalization of Slovenia and a secondary school textbook, with the leading of a long-lasting regional geographic scientific project, and as a mentor to young researchers.
Key words: regional geography, cartography, geographical names, Ivan Gams, regionalization, Slovenia.