Writing Off the Rural West: Globalization, Governments and the Transformation of Rural Communities [Paperback]

Roger Epp (Editor), Dave Whitson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0888643780 | ISBN-13: 978-0888643780

Some of the most intense effects of globalization can be seen in rural communities. Despite a booming world economy, rural communities-and the people who work in natural-resource industries like farming, forestry, mining or fishing-have been hard hit by recent international trade agreements. This collection looks at changing rural life, across the country and around the globe.

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About the Author

Roger Epp is professor of Political Studies and dean of the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta. He is a coeditor of Writing Off the Rural West (2001).

Dave Whitson is Professor of Political Science and Canadian Studies at the University of Alberta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press (August 31, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0888643780
• ISBN-13: 978-0888643780
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,082,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)