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9781138960893 1138960896 Most developed economies, including single-industry and resource dependent rural or small town regions, are transforming rapidly as a result of social, political, and economic change. Collectively, they face a number of challenges as well as new opportunities. This international collaboration describes a critical political economy framework that will be useful for understanding these transitions." Transformation of Resource Towns and Peripheries" describes the multi-faceted process of transition and change in resource dependent rural and small town regions since the end of the Second World War. The book incorporates international case studies from Australia, Canada, Finland and New Zealand, with the express purpose of highlighting similarities and differences in patterns and practices in each country. Chapters explore three main themes: how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural communities and regions; how resource industry employment is changing in these small communities; and how local community capacity and leadership are working to mitigate challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. This book will be of interest to students of regional studies, geography, and rural and industrial sociology. It will also have a strong appeal to policy-makers and local regional development practitioners., This international collaboration describes a critical political economy framework that will be useful for understanding the transitions being experienced in rural and small town regions, with particular reference to those that are single-industry and resource dependent. With case studies from five countries - Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, and Sweden, the focus is upon the processes and implications of economic restructuring. Three main themes are explored - an examination of how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural communities and regions; how resource industry employment is changing in these small and generally isolated communities and how local community capacity and leadership are working to mitigate challenges and take advantage of new opportunities.
9781138960893 1138960896 Most developed economies, including single-industry and resource dependent rural or small town regions, are transforming rapidly as a result of social, political, and economic change. Collectively, they face a number of challenges as well as new opportunities. This international collaboration describes a critical political economy framework that will be useful for understanding these transitions." Transformation of Resource Towns and Peripheries" describes the multi-faceted process of transition and change in resource dependent rural and small town regions since the end of the Second World War. The book incorporates international case studies from Australia, Canada, Finland and New Zealand, with the express purpose of highlighting similarities and differences in patterns and practices in each country. Chapters explore three main themes: how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural communities and regions; how resource industry employment is changing in these small communities; and how local community capacity and leadership are working to mitigate challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. This book will be of interest to students of regional studies, geography, and rural and industrial sociology. It will also have a strong appeal to policy-makers and local regional development practitioners., This international collaboration describes a critical political economy framework that will be useful for understanding the transitions being experienced in rural and small town regions, with particular reference to those that are single-industry and resource dependent. With case studies from five countries - Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, and Sweden, the focus is upon the processes and implications of economic restructuring. Three main themes are explored - an examination of how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural communities and regions; how resource industry employment is changing in these small and generally isolated communities and how local community capacity and leadership are working to mitigate challenges and take advantage of new opportunities.