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Audirac - Rural Sustainable Development in America - 9780471152330 - V9780471152330
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Rural Sustainable Development in America

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Description for Rural Sustainable Development in America Hardcover. With the decline in rural population from forty percent at the turn of the century, to about 4 percent now, many small towns have been virtually depopulated. However, some communities are planning and taking action to assure their development in sustainable ways. Editor(s): Audirac, Ivonne. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHBD; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 29. Weight in Grams: 858.
A wide-ranging exploration of the issues shaping development inrural North America for the years ahead

This unique volume presents guidelines for dealing with theproblems of development in rural areas, with coverage thatencompasses theory, strategic planning and policy implementation,and practical experience. It contains an in-depth examination ofthe problems faced by rural American towns, communities, andfamilies, and it explores a range of innovative solutions based onthe concepts of sustainable use of indigenous talents andresources.

Contributions by leading experts and seasoned practitionersrepresent a broad spectrum of experience and ideological outlook,making Rural Sustainable Development in America must reading ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471152330
SKU
V9780471152330
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Audirac
About the editor IVONNE AUDIRAC, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Urban and RegionalPlanning at Florida State University, Tallahassee. She currentlyteaches a seminar on sustainable development in the Americas, andhas conducted research on the impact of information technology onagriculture.

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