Regions are social constructs shaping literature, policy, and architecture worldwide.
The article explores the idea of regionalism in today's globalized world. It looks at different theories and methods used to study regionalism in fields like humanities and social sciences. The main point is that regions are created by society and culture. The second volume gives real-life examples of regionalism in literature, government policies, architecture, and more. Case studies show how regionalism is seen in places like the American South, Pacific Northwest, Eastern Europe, and the Canadian North.