Transformation of Resource Towns and Peripheries: Political economy perspectives

Description: Transformation of Resource Towns and Peripheries by Greg Halseth 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 FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 express purpose of highlighting similarities and differences in patterns and practices in each country. Chapters explore three main themes: how corporate ties and trade linkages are changing and impacting rural communities and regions; how resource industry employment is changing in these 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 regional development practitioners. Author Biography Greg Halseth is a Professor in the Geography Program at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he is also the Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies and Co-Director of UNBCs Community Development Institute, Canada. Table of Contents Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Introduction – Political Economy Perspectives on the Transformation of Resource Towns and PeripheriesGreg HalsethSection 1: Global-local Perspectives on Restructuring Introduction: Geography and History MatterRoger Hayter 2 Australia – Trap or opportunity? Natural resource dependence, scale, and the evolution of new economies in the space/time of New South Wales Northern TablelandsNeil Argent3 British Columbia – Localization AND globalization: Industrial re-organization in Mackenzie, British ColumbiaGreg Halseth, Laura Ryser, and Sean Markey4 Finland – Global – local links and industrial restructuring in a resource town in Finland: The case of LieksaMarkku Tykkyläinen, Eero Vatanen, Maija Halonen, and Juha Kotilainen5 New Zealand – Restructuring of the New Zealand economy: Global-local links and evidence from the West Coast and Southland regionsSean Connelly and Etienne NelSection 2: Labour and Employment Perspectives on Restructuring Introduction: Jobs and Labour Power Under ThreatRoger Hayter 6 Australia – Labour/capital relations and sustainable development in the NSW Northern TablelandsNeil Argent7 British Columbia – Contentious flexibility: Job losses in labour restructuring in Mackenzie, BCGreg Halseth, Laura Ryser, and Sean Markey8 Finland – Industrial labour in a resource town in Finland: The case of LieksaMaija Halonen, Eero Vatanen, Markku Tykkyläinen, and Juha Kotilainen9 New Zealand – Employment and labour in New Zeal Details ISBN0367875195 Pages 366 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0367875195 ISBN-13 9780367875190 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle Political economy perspectives Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Greg Halseth DEWEY 338.9 Publication Date 2019-12-12 UK Release Date 2019-12-12 AU Release Date 2019-12-12 NZ Release Date 2019-12-12 Series Regions and Cities Author Greg Halseth Alternative 9781138960893 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134596897;

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