{"product_id":"sustainable-rural-systems-9780754647157","title":"Sustainable Rural Systems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a neo-liberal era where society in the Developed World is reliant on mass-produced cheap foods, and living standards are based on high consumption of non-renewable energy and materials, this book investigates the growing significance of sustainable systems in rural areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of topical case studies, primarily in the UK, it provides an in-depth analysis of the progress made towards sustainability within rural systems, focusing specifically upon sustainable agriculture and sustainable rural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors provide an overview of the various systems of sustainability currently being applied in the Developed World. They highlight key environmental, economic and social issues, including post-productivism, 'alternative' food networks, organic farming, GM foods, conservation, rural development programmes, sustainable tourism, local training schemes and community participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe various studies provide important lessons in the ongoing search for greater sustainability and suggest positive directions for future policy practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607856103660,"sku":"9780754647157","price":224.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754647157-sustainable-rural-systems.jpg?v=1778175994","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sustainable-rural-systems-9780754647157","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}