EAN: 9783030043926

RURAL AREAS BETWEEN REGIONAL NEEDS AND GLOBAL C...

This book provides an up-to-date account of the many processes shaping and transforming rural
space in various parts of the world. The various case studies focus on the multi-functionality
of the rural world and the driving forces behind it. The book demonstrates that rural areas are
no longer simply characterized by an agricultural economy  and instead accommodate multiple
complementary activities. It also touches upon two major changes that have taken place. The
first is the process of rurbanization  which has led to the clear distinction between town and
countryside becoming blurred: urban traits have penetrated rural areas  and rural traits have
invaded towns. The second change is that rural areas are increasingly seen as multi-functional
providers not only of food and other natural resources but also locations for the generation of
renewable energy (wind farms  solar farms  biogas) and regions for the preservation of
biodiversity. These transformations have resulted in a new understanding and self-image of
rural areas and their populations.

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