Planning theory and practice has become more conscious in recent times of the need to
cater for a diverse range of needs and preferences. But there has been less clarity about …

This paper introduces a participatory action research process that has been shaped by
poststructuralist thought. We report on the stages and outcomes of a project conducted in the …

The assessment and management of marine resources is an increasingly spatial affair
dependent upon emerging geo-technologies, such as geographic information systems, and …

There has been a resurgence of community gardening over the past decade with a wide
range of actors seeking to get involved, from health agencies aiming to increase fruit and …

In a neoliberal era, when the ideology of the free market governs community development
as much as international trade, a conflict between capital and tradition is inevitable. Issues …

Changes in the social, political and economic make-up of contemporary society have
resulted in greater emphasis on competition, entrepreneurship, individualisation and …

By addressing themes such as social and economic change, government policy and gender
relations, this volume tackles the thematic complexities of sustainability. At the heart of this …

The three governance modes of state, market and network have long been recognized as
key forms of social organization. However, the failure of these modes to solve complex …

In recent decades, the responsibility for initiating regeneration programmes has been placed
firmly in the hands of rural communities, with the rationale being that local people are best …

Conventional approaches to development in areas that are experiencing economic decline
invariably focus on business growth through interventions such as incentives, infrastructure …