Az urbanizáció kibontakozása a Kárpát-medencében

Abstract

The 19th century’s trends have created new opportunities for the development of the settlement system, especially for the towns. The number of small towns in this area has permanently changed during the last centuries: market town development, urban laws of 1871 and 1886 had a decisive influence on this phenomenon. The number of ceremonial and functional town was significantly different. The factors which have relevant impacts on small town development potentials are: the geographic position, the historical development, and the emergence of civil society. Beside these aspects, local traditions, practices, special age-long agricultural activities, specialized knowledge or economic attitude (small firm production possibilities, special horticultural activities) are also relevant features.