Writing Off Rural Communities: Globalization, Governments and the Tranformation of Rural Life

Some of the most intense effects of globalization can be seen in rural communities. Despite a booming world economy, rural communities-and the people who work in natural-resource industries like farming, forestry, mining or fishing-have been hard hit by recent international trade agreements. This collection looks at changing rural life, across the country and around the globe.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Published: 09/01/2001
ISBN: 9780888643780
Pages: 368

Review Citations: Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2002 pg. 21 - Recommended/Special Interest