Most urban growth in Canada occurs in the urban–rural fringe. The increasing dispersal of
the Canadian urban population is due to centrifugal forces pulling urbanites past the …

The book examines the role of the landowner in the development process, largely within the
confines of England and Wales. Chapter 2 contains a brief discussion of current and recent …

The book takes a predominantly behavioural view of agricultural geography in developed
countries, arguing that even in an industry which is economically orientated, it is the farmers' …

Change in rural activities is frequently seen as:(1) reaction to changes in other areas and
sectors, and (2) negative. This downplays the role and importance of entrepreneurs, both …

First published in 1993. The broad objective of this book is to describe and explain the
contemporary geography of agriculture in developed market economies. The objective has …

Global environmental change is one of the most significant research and policy issues
facing humankind. Although vast financial and human resources are being allocated to …

Résumé Cet article décrit l'évolution de la conceptualisation de l'agriculture périurbaine et
ses implications pour l'aménagement de cet espace. En Amérique du Nord, la …

Different types of farming in metropolitan areas show both negative and positive responses
to urban and nonurban forces of change. The variety of impacts has been neglected by most …

Explanations of agricultural change near cities appear to emphasise only a subset of the
forces influencing agriculture. In this article, a broader set of forces is introduced, and …

In the second half of the twentieth century, significant changes were occurring within the
agricultural industry, including an increase in efficiency and government intervention, as well …