The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers Studies in Geography
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In this book Paul Cloke introudces students of geogrpahy andplanning both to the new ideas and concepts, and to the nature of contemporary change in rural areas and regions. The book opens with a brief history of the concept of rurality. Successive chapters then deal with economic restructuring, social change, the rural environment and the role of planning at local, regional and international levels. Issues covered include class, gender, migration, wildlife, productivity and poverty, illustrated by case studies and examples drawn from all over the world.