Rural Development in the Digital Age: Exploring Neo-Productivist EU Rural Policy

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Martin Pělucha (University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic) Edward Kasabov (University of Huddersfield, UK)

Rural Development in the Digital Age

Exploring Neo-Productivist EU Rural Policy

Martin Pělucha (University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic), Edward Kasabov (University of Huddersfield, UK)

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English

Routledge
30 June 2021

Development studies; Economics of industrial organisation; Agriculture & related industries; Human geography; Rural planning

Series: Regions and Cities

Rural Development in the Digital Age explores current theoretical and policy developments in EU rural policy during the 4.0 period. The book offers an analysis of the contradictory and complex drivers and multiple impacts of Period 4.0 policy within the specific territorial context of its implementation. It is commonly agreed within academic and policy circles that the contexts, trends, drivers and impacts which are currently morphing have the potential to determine the nature and boundaries of rural areas in the longer-term.

The authors examine inconsistencies in the design and implementation of EU rural development policy driven largely by intensifying neo-productivist pressures. The importance and novelty of the book lie in defining and critically examining the territorial impacts of neo-productivism as an ideology, a practice and a set of policy imperatives during the EU’s 2014-2020 programming period. The authors argue that such a paradigm shift in EU rural policy may reduce its effectiveness and ability to meet its goals of balanced territorial development and cohesion.

This book will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and policymakers in rural policy, regional studies, economic geography and EU policy.

By: Martin Pělucha (University of Economics Prague Czech Republic), Edward Kasabov (University of Huddersfield, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 371g
ISBN: 9781032085838
ISBN 10: 1032085835
Series: Regions and Cities
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 June 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Table of contents * Part I: Introduction * Part II: Rural studies in Period 4.0 – theoretical departures * 2. Defining rural areas: a never-ending exercise? * 3. Analysis of Period 4.0 factors in the context of theoretical approaches to rural studies * 4. Paradigms of rural, farm and agricultural diversification * 5. The policy context - Development paradigm of or stabilisation of rural areas? * 6. Partial conclusion * Part III: Territorial drivers of Rural Development 4.0 * 7. Digital rural regions – infrastructure and agenda * 8. Public services in the countryside - context, problems and relevant policy-making * 9. The role of human resources in Period 4.0 – challenges of rural labour markets, education and training, and territorial specifics of EU countries * 10. Territorial urban-rural links - new trends and drivers of regional development * 11. Partial conclusion * Part IV: The Neo-productivist paradigm of Rural Development Policy – challenges ahead * 12. Rural Studies and Rural Development Policy: A Complex, Charged and Contradictory Nexus * 13. Neo-productivism in the EU’s rural development policy-making * 14. Coherence and mismatch of Neo-productivist Rural Policy and Countryside 4.0 * 15. Methodological context of rural development policy assessment * 16. Partial conclusion * Part V: Conclusions * Appendix I: About the Author/Editor *

Martin Pělucha is Professor of Regional Science at the University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic. Prof. Edward Kasabov, Professor in Marketing, Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (Tallinn University of Technology - TalTech).