Examines the interaction of the economic, political and social change processes within Europe which are bringing about fundamental transformations in rural areas. The authors expand on this view of rural Europe, and place its significance within the broader field of rural studies.
List of figures, List of tables, Preface, Glossary, 1. Globalization, nations and rural transformation, 2. The rural mosaic: diversity in Europe, 3. Rural traditions in Europe, 4. Nations and transnational policies, 5. Economic globalization and rural transformation, 6. Uneven development and social change, 7. Environmental challenges for rural areas, 8. Postscript, Bibliography, Place Index, Subject Index
