Edited by Greg Halseth

Published by Routledge in 2017

Description

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 purpose of highlighting similarities and differences in patterns and practices in each country. The book explores three main themes: how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural regions; how resource industry employment is changing in 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 and regional development professionals.

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