ACTIVATION OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF RESIDENTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED CITIES

The book "Activation of education and employment of residents..." is the result of a research project that analyzes the impact of educational and professional mobility on the quality of life in peripheral cities. Field studies conducted in Racibórz, Lubliniec, Nysa and Głogówek show key data on the resources and dynamics of human capital in small and medium-sized cities. The authors of the individual chapters presented a unique view of the transformation of the economic structure from industrial to post-industrial, analyzing the factors influencing the educational and professional activity of residents.

• Analysis of human capital resources in small and medium-sized cities
• Field studies in Racibórz, Lubliniec, Nysa and Głogówek
• Assessment of the impact of educational and professional mobility on the quality of life
• Identification of demographic potential and socio-cultural characteristics
• Diagnosis of activation problems in local labor markets
• Characterization of rootedness in the socio-cultural space

This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the issues of local development, social policy and education. The authors, using the survey and comparison method, present a comprehensive picture of the studied cities, taking into account their historical, social and economic specificities. This book is not only an analysis of the current state, but also an attempt to indicate directions for action that can contribute to improving the quality of life of residents of small and medium-sized cities.

The Publishing House of the University of Silesia, known for its high-quality scientific publications, gives readers a study that will certainly contribute to deepening knowledge about the challenges and opportunities facing small and medium-sized cities in Poland. This book is required reading for students, scientists, politicians and all those who want to understand the dynamics of changes taking place in Polish peripheral cities.

This book is the result of many years of research and analysis conducted by a team of experienced scientists. Their work is a valuable contribution to the development of knowledge about the problems of small and medium-sized cities in Poland. This publication is not only an analysis of the current state, but also an attempt to indicate directions for action that can contribute to improving the quality of life of residents of these cities. It contains 350 pages, format 242x176 mm, paperback.