Settlements at the edge: remote human settlements in developed nations

Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics, functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic change, the book features theoretical and applied cases which explore the interface between demography,...

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Weitere Verfasser: Taylor, Andrew 1954- (HerausgeberIn), Carson, Dean Bradley (HerausgeberIn), Ensign, Prescott C. (HerausgeberIn), Huskey, Lee (HerausgeberIn), Rasmussen, Rasmus Ole (HerausgeberIn), Saxinger, Gertrude 1973- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA, USA Edward Elgar Publisher [2016]
Schriftenreihe:New horizons in regional science
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Zusammenfassung:Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics, functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic change, the book features theoretical and applied cases which explore the interface between demography, economy, well-being and the environment. This book offers a comprehensive and insightful knowledge base for understanding the role of population in shaping the development and histories of northern sparsely populated areas of developed nations including Alaska (USA), Australia, Canada, Greenland, No
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 449 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
DOI:10.4337/9781784711962