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Rural gender relations : issues and case studies /

This book explores the gender effects of the current transformation of agriculture and rural life. It presents a comparative perspective on key research themes of rural gender relations, with each section beginning with a comprehensive overview. Five themes are addressed: (1) developments in rural g...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Bock, Bettina B. (Bettina Barbara), 1960-, Shortall, S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Wallingford, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., ©2006.
Colección:Cabi Ser.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book explores the gender effects of the current transformation of agriculture and rural life. It presents a comparative perspective on key research themes of rural gender relations, with each section beginning with a comprehensive overview. Five themes are addressed: (1) developments in rural gender theory and research methodology; (2) changes in farm households; (3) patterns of rural migration; (4) the impact of national and international policies; (5) and the construction of gender identities as a result of rural changes. This book will be of interest to advanced students and researchers of rural sociology, agrarian change, rural geography and gender studies. The book has 23 chapters and a subject index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 374 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781845930370
1845930371
1281765481
9781281765482
0851990304
9780851990309
9786611765484
6611765484