Sustainability and the rural economy: an evolutionary perspective

TY - JOUR

T1 - Sustainability and the rural economy

T2 - an evolutionary perspective

AU - Allanson, P.

AU - Murdoch, J.

AU - Garrod, G.

AU - Lowe, P.

PY - 1995

Y1 - 1995

N2 - The authors define the rural economy not as a functional entity but as a complex, open system, the analysis of which requires an interdisciplinary approach oriented to the study of processes and interactions. This evolutionary perspective is illustrated by two generic studies of rural issues: the role played by the postwar planning regime in the definition and management of rural space in Britain; and the connection between agricultural development and the reproduction of farm structures. The understanding of sustainable development which emerges calls for a holistic and responsive approach to rural policy formulation.

AB - The authors define the rural economy not as a functional entity but as a complex, open system, the analysis of which requires an interdisciplinary approach oriented to the study of processes and interactions. This evolutionary perspective is illustrated by two generic studies of rural issues: the role played by the postwar planning regime in the definition and management of rural space in Britain; and the connection between agricultural development and the reproduction of farm structures. The understanding of sustainable development which emerges calls for a holistic and responsive approach to rural policy formulation.

U2 - 10.1068/a271797

DO - 10.1068/a271797

M3 - Article

SN - 1472-3409

VL - 27

SP - 1797

EP - 1814

JO - Environment and Planning A

JF - Environment and Planning A

IS - 11

ER -