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Science Geography

Rural Change and Sustainability

Agriculture, the Environment and Communities

edited by Stephen J. Essex, Andrew W. Gilg, Richard B. Yarwood, John Smithers & Randall Wilson

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Jan 2006
Category
Geography
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780851990828
    Publish Date
    Jan 2006
    List Price
    $139.95

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This book draws upon selected, revised and edited papers from a conference of rural geographers from the U.K., the U.S., and Canada, held at the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter. It focuses on rural regions, which are facing conflicting demands, pressures, and challenges, which themselveshave far-reaching implications for rural space and society. Themes that occur throughout the book include agricultural change, environmental issues, rural communities, governanance and globalization, and rural response to these themes.

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Contributor Notes

Stephen J. Essex, University of Plymouth. Andrew W. Gilg, University of Exeter. Richard B. Yarwood, University of Plymouth.