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Constructing a New Framework for Rural Development (Research in Rural Sociology and Development)
Pierluigi Milone (Ed.)
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Description for Constructing a New Framework for Rural Development (Research in Rural Sociology and Development)
Hardcover. This book critically discusses these new practices and the actors engaged in them. In doing so, it deals with several countries in three different continents (Asia, South America and Europe). It proposes new concepts and approaches for a better understanding of the re-emergence of peasants as indispensable part of modern societies. Editor(s): Milone, Pierluigi; Ventura, Flaminia; Ye, Jingzhong. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFSF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 32. Weight in Grams: 646.
"This volume seeks to answer modern questions and concerns regarding peasants, their production techniques, and their links to wider society. In the past, peasants and their seemingly simple production models have been criticized for being unable to fully meet the needs of modern society, especially when it comes to world hunger, food quality, and sustainability. However, often neglected is the myriad of new initiatives that alter the way food is produced and marketed. New 'peasant markets' are created everywhere and new products and services abound. This volume argues that these initiatives represent "seeds of transition"; they are the "sprouts" out ... Read more
"This volume seeks to answer modern questions and concerns regarding peasants, their production techniques, and their links to wider society. In the past, peasants and their seemingly simple production models have been criticized for being unable to fully meet the needs of modern society, especially when it comes to world hunger, food quality, and sustainability. However, often neglected is the myriad of new initiatives that alter the way food is produced and marketed. New 'peasant markets' are created everywhere and new products and services abound. This volume argues that these initiatives represent "seeds of transition"; they are the "sprouts" out ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Research in Rural Sociology & Development
Condition
New
Weight
646g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784416225
SKU
V9781784416225
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