Quality of Life in a Changing World: Spatial, Social and Environmental Perspectives from Maribor and Beyond

Authors

Peter Kumer (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5923-9823 (unauthenticated)
Danijel Davidović (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3515-6139 (unauthenticated)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.ff.2.2026

Keywords:

quality of life, well-being, spatial development, spatial inequality, sustainable urban development, public space

Synopsis

Contemporary societies are shaped by increasingly rapid and interconnected global changes, including technological acceleration, environmental pressures, and social transformations, which continuously reshape everyday life and spatial realities. As a consequence of these dynamics, quality of life has gained increasing relevance in contemporary research. The scientific monograph addresses quality of life in a holistic manner, through an interplay of spatial, social, and environmental perspectives, based on an empirical framework that draws on diverse case studies from Maribor and the wider European context. A particular strength of the monograph lies in its international and collaborative character, as it brings together contributions from students and researchers from different disciplines and countries, reflecting contemporary research approaches and enriching the understanding of quality of life as a multidimensional theme. The chapters reflect methodological diversity, the use of a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, fieldwork, spatial analyses, and cartographic representations.. As a whole, the monograph represents an important contribution to the study of medium-sized cities, regional geography, and quality of life, while also offering significant pedagogical and applied value for further research and policy-making.

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Peter Kumer (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts

Dr. Peter Kumer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maribor. His work as a critical human geographer focuses on the spatiotemporal negotiation of human-environment interactions. He employs qualitative research methods to delve into social, environmental, and behavioural aspects. He develops and teaches human geography courses at all academic levels and edits an open-access geography journal Revija za geografijo/Journal for Geography. Dr. Kumer’s scholarly contributions are recognized in various peer-reviewed journals. 

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: peter.kumer@um.si

Danijel Davidović (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts

Danijel Davidovič is an assistant at the Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, and an external collaborator at the Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education, University of Maribor, where he conducts various seminar and field exercises. At the Department of Geography, he also serves as the departmental tutor, Erasmus coordinator, and departmental promoter. In addition, he is employed as a professional associate at the International Centre for Ecoremediation of the University of Maribor, where, since 2019, he has participated in 12 international projects in the field of environmental education and in the preparation of expert materials for municipalities and companies. 

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: danijel.davidovic@um.si

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Published

January 29, 2026

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ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-107-4

COBISS.SI ID (00)

265915651

Date of first publication (11)

2026-01-29

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THEMA Subject Codes (93)

R

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-108-1

COBISS.SI ID (00)

265916675

Date of first publication (11)

2026-01-29

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16.5cm x 23.5cm x 1.6cm

How to Cite

Kumer , P., & Davidović, D. (Eds.). (2026). Quality of Life in a Changing World: Spatial, Social and Environmental Perspectives from Maribor and Beyond. University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.ff.2.2026