Rural Geographies: People, Place and the Countryside Richard Yarwood is an English-language study book that offers insight into rural areas and rural geography. This clear reference work is intended for students in higher education who want to delve into the dynamics of the countryside.
The book covers the changing geography of the countryside from different scale levels, from village communities to global contexts. The content is divided into four main themes: rural contexts, changes, contests, and cultures. Each chapter introduces core ideas and current examples to make the complex processes in rural geographies understandable.
Richard Yarwood emphasizes human geography and the influence of paradigm shifts within the discipline. This study book is essential for analyzing current issues related to place and the countryside, with a focus on the Global North.
In terms of content, this title aligns with topics such as Settlement, urban and rural geography, and Conservation of wildlife and habitats within the social science strand of Human Geography.