SOCIAL PERIPHERIES IN THEORY AND EMPIRICAL RESEARCH

The publication "Social Peripheries in Theory and Empirical Research" is a collection of knowledge and research experiences regarding social peripheral areas in contemporary Poland and Europe. The authors focus on the changes taking place in these areas, analyzing their specificities and challenges. This book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the issues of marginalization and social exclusion.

• Exchange of knowledge and views on social peripheries.
• Analysis of the situation of peripheral areas in Poland and Europe.
• Study of the changes taking place in marginalized areas.
• Focus on problems related to unemployment, demographics and poverty.
• Combating marginalization and social exclusion.
• Addressing the publication to students, lecturers and research staff.

The concept of social peripheries has evolved, ceasing to be merely a geographical category. Today, it refers to areas struggling with various problems, such as high unemployment, demographic difficulties and poverty. This publication is an attempt to understand these complex challenges and to seek effective strategies to combat marginalization.

The University of Silesia Press presents readers with a publication that is the result of an interdisciplinary exchange of thoughts and experiences. The authors represent various fields of science, which allows for a comprehensive view of the issue of social peripheries. This book is aimed at a wide audience, including students, lecturers, employees of research institutions and people involved in activities to combat social exclusion.

This publication is particularly relevant in the context of contemporary social challenges such as economic inequalities, migration and demographic changes. The authors analyze how these processes affect the situation of peripheral areas and what strategies can be used to improve the quality of life of their inhabitants. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for all those who want to understand and combat social exclusion.

The University of Silesia, as a leading scientific institution in the region, has been involved in research on social issues for years. The publication "Social Peripheries in Theory and Empirical Research" is one example of this commitment, constituting an important contribution to the development of knowledge about the challenges facing contemporary society. This book is an invitation to reflection and action for a more just and inclusive society.