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Urbanization, farm dependence and population change in China1

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Although most countries in the world are rapidly urbanizing, the majority of the global population – particularly the poor – continue to live in rural areas. This Handbook rejects the popular notion that urbanization should be universally encouraged and presents clear evidence of the vital importance of rural people and places, particularly in terms of environmental conservation. Expert contributors from around the world explore how global trends, state policies and grassroots movements affect contemporary rural areas in both developed and developing countries.

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  • Li Zhang, 2013. "Urbanization, farm dependence and population change in China1," Chapters, in: Gary Paul Green (ed.), Handbook of Rural Development, chapter 15, pages i-ii, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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