Keith Hoggart Ordre des livres

Much of the literature published so far on gender relations in rural areas has either focused on comparisons of the position of men and women, or explored the position of women given prevailing structural forces and behavioural 'norms' that restrict the autonomy of women as human agents. This groundbreaking book broadens the debate by developing our understanding of how societal processes produce and sustain gender divisions, particularly in rural areas, highlighting aspects of rural women's lives previously invisible in the literature. Illustrated by case studies from France, Germany, Greece, Norway and Sweden, the book examines the critical issues of education and training, entrepreneurship, leadership, limited work and service opportunities, social mobility, and work experiences. In doing so, the contributors provide a fascinating comparative study of both national-regional and broader European realities.

The book explores how governance regimes prior to the 1970s hindered rural housing improvements and favored middle-class interests. Utilizing original archival sources, it reveals that poor rural housing outcomes are more attributable to national governance than to local failures. By examining policy processes, it uncovers overlooked principles in national governance and emphasizes the importance of rural housing in understanding broader national issues. The work provides fresh insights and challenges conventional views in public policy, housing, and rural studies.

Drawing together the latest research and a range of case studies, Henry Buller and Emma Roe guide readers on a fascinating journey through animal welfare issues 'from farm to fork'. Animal welfare offers a vital lens through which to explore the economies, culture and politics of food. This is the first text to provide a much-needed overview of this strongly debated area of the food industry.Buller and Roe explore how animal welfare is defined, advocated, assessed and implemented by farmers, veterinarians, distributors, and consumers. From the practicalities and limitations of establishing a basic standard of care for livestock, to the ethics of selling welfare as a product in the supermarket, this indispensable book offers empirical insights into a key aspect of the global food the lives, deaths, and consumption of animals which are at the core of the food chain. It is a must-read for students and scholars of animal welfare, agro-food studies and human-animal relations in disciplines such as geography, politics, anthropology, and sociology as well as animal behaviour, psychology and veterinary science.

This book, originally published in 1987, provides an integrative, analytical aproach to rural areas in advanced economies. Causation and the consequences of societal change have been emphasised, in a framework which draws out processes which oeprate at different geographical scales (and with varying intensities across space).

Focusing on local politics, this book analyzes the impact of government policies on communities, highlighting who benefits or suffers from these decisions. Through a comparative study of Britain and the United States, it investigates the shifting roles of institutions and individuals within local political frameworks. First published in 1991, it emphasizes the influence of national, international, and historical contexts on the development of local governance and details the practicalities of local political engagement in both countries.