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The sustainability of rural systems : geographical interpretations /

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Economy, society, and environment comprise the three main dimensions of sustainable development but too often they are considered separately. This book, by comparison, examines the interaction of the three dimensions in the context of rural systems, embracing a wide range of topics, including global...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bowler, Ian R., Bryant, C. R., 1945-, Cocklin, Chris
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; London : Springer, [2002]
Subjects:
Sustainable development.
Rural development.
Rural development > Environmental aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • List of Contributors
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Developing indicators of `sustainability'
  • 3. Nature, society and sustainability
  • 4. The `wild', the market and the native: indigenous issues in wildlife utilisation and management
  • 5. Globalisation, food regimes and rural networks
  • 6. Restructuring, regulation and sustainability
  • 7. Enterprises and commodity chains
  • 8. Conservation and sustainability
  • 9.Sustainable farming systems
  • 10. Planning for sustainable rural land use systems
  • 11. Rural population and services
  • 12. Sustainable rural communities and rural development
  • 13. Urban and rural interactions and rural community renewal
  • 14. Conclusion
  • Index.