A well-written and exciting historical account of the way in which a new
unique social science field of study, Regional Science, and the
formation of the society associated with the field, Regional Science
Association International, developed. The text has been written by
the founder of the Regional Science Association and current President of
the North American Regional Science Council. It is of interest to
regional scientists, economists, sociologists, urban- and regional
planners, geographers, and transportation researchers.