This paper deals with a dualistic approach of proximities. We will demonstrate that these approaches are competing rather than complementary and that they offer different interpretations of territorial dynamics. The distinction between micro and macro institution will be used to differentiate...

The articles included in this collection have originated from a workshop held in Annecy (France) in 2006 to discuss recent developments in the study of territorial dynamics. This special issue does not offer a comprehensive coverage of all the issues of territorial dynamics but the selected...