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Regional Development in Rural Areas, Analytical Tools and Public Policies, by André Torre, Frédéric Wallet

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Regional Development in Rural Areas

electronic resource

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949884362

by André Torre, Frédéric Wallet

Springer eBooks.SpringerBriefs in Regional Science,, 2192-0427

Analytical Tools and Public Policies

This book intends to provide analytical and policy tools for investigating the question of the development of rural and peri-urban areas. The aim is to shed some light on this topic and in particular to contribute to a better understanding of the link between issues of regional or territorial development and issues of rural development. The text addresses the question of the disputed notions and definitions of rural development in rural and regional studies, examines the literature of regional and territorial development and the policies of regional development and planning. It also presents scenarios for the future of rural areas, with a focus on European territories--, Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Disputed Notions and Definitions in Rural and Regional Studies -- From the Early Literature to the Contemporary Approaches to Regional and Territorial Development -- Policies of Regional Development and Planning -- In Search of Rural Development -- Rural Development Policies -- What Future for Rural Areas? Scenarios for Possible Development Paths -- Conclusion