Geographical AnalysisVolume 17, Issue 3 p. 257-258 Free Access Bunge's Problem in Central Place Theory and Its Generalizations: A Comment G. Edward Stephan, G. Edward Stephan G. Edward Stephan is professor and Mitchell L. Eggers is a graduate student, Department of Sociology, Western Washington University.Search for more papers by this authorMitchell L. Eggers, Mitchell L. Eggers G. Edward Stephan is professor and Mitchell L. Eggers is a graduate student, Department of Sociology, Western Washington University.Search for more papers by this author G. Edward Stephan, G. Edward Stephan G. Edward Stephan is professor and Mitchell L. Eggers is a graduate student, Department of Sociology, Western Washington University.Search for more papers by this authorMitchell L. Eggers, Mitchell L. Eggers G. Edward Stephan is professor and Mitchell L. Eggers is a graduate student, Department of Sociology, Western Washington University.Search for more papers by this author First published: July 1985 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1538-4632.1985.tb00847.xCitations: 1 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. LITERATURE CITED Gusein-Zade, S. M. (1982). “Bunge's Problem in Central Place Theory and Its Generalizations.” Geographical Analysis, 14, 246– 52. Massey, D. S., L. M. Tedrow, and G. E. Stephan (1980). “Regional Population Density and County Size: A Note on the Problem of Tautology in Size-Density Relationships.” Geographical Analysis, 12, 184– 88. Mycielski, J., and W. Trzeciakowski (1963). “Optimization of the Size and Location of Service Stations.” Journal of Regional Science, 5, 59– 68. Palmer, D. S. (1973). “The Placing of Service Points to Minimize Travel.” Operational Research Quarterly, 24, 121– 23. Stephan, G. E. (1972). “International Tests of the Size-Density Hypothesis.” American Sociological Review, 37, 365– 68. Stephan, G. E. (1977). “Territorial Subdivision: The Least-Time Constraint behind the Formation of Subnational Boundaries.” Science, 196, 523– 24. Stephan, G. E., and D. R. McMullin (1981). “The Historical Distribution of County Seats in the United States: A Review, Critique, and Test of Time-Minimization Theory.” American Sociological Review, 46, 907– 17. Vining, D. R. Jr., C-H. Yang, and S-T. Yeh (1979). “Political Subdivision and Population Density,” Science, 205; 219. Virirakis, J. (1969). “Minimum Effort as a Determinant of the Area, Population, and Density of Residential Communities.” Ekistics, 27; 362– 71. Citing Literature Volume17, Issue3July 1985Pages 257-258 ReferencesRelatedInformation