Landscape stories: Using ideal type narratives as a heuristic device in rural studies

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The ideal type narratives are shown to be constructed and used as a heuristic device in rural studies, while an analysis of diverse views, values and assumptions of stakeholders regarding changes in the Alpine landscape land use and biodiversity are presented. The ideal type narratives are useful heuristic device in research, have the potential to minimize misunderstandings in stakeholder discussions and contribute to more fruitful debates in participatory landscape and biodiversity planning.

Switzerland, Analysis, Environmental aspects, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Swiss Alps, Narrative perspectives

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Rural and self-reliance strategies in South Africa: community initiatives and external support in the former black homelands

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An overview is presented on the role of self-reliance in rural development planning in South Africa. Research indicates that while self-reliance and pro-activism are important factors in improving quality of life, market accessibility and external support agencies are also key.

South Africa, Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Social policy, Economic development, Rural development, Community development, Self reliance, Self-reliance

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New energies for an old idea: reworking approaches to 'community' in contemporary rural studies

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The reemergence of the concept of 'community' in modern rural studies in the mid-1990s is addressed. A framework for the development of a better model for understanding the idea of community is proposed.

International, Models, Study and teaching, Community, Country life, Rural life, Community life

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