Most developed economies, including single-industry and resource dependent rural or small town regions, are transforming rapidly as a result of social, political, and economic change. Collectively, th
This book advances our understanding of resource-dependent regions in developed economies, exploring a range of geographical regions including Canada, USA, UK, Australia, and the Nordic countries. Res
Northern British Columbia is a place of rich cultures, diversecommunities, and a strong sense of identity. The future of this vast,resource-rich region and the people who call it home could be eitherd
Markey (Center for Sustainable Community Development, Simon Fraser University) presents a rationale for economic renewal in the region, based in part on a survey of residents, and advocates place-base
Community-based research (CBR) offers useful insights into the challenges associated with conducting research and ensuring that it generates both excellent scholarship and positive impacts in the comm
Community-based research (CBR) offers useful insights into the challenges associated with conducting research and ensuring that it generates both excellent scholarship and positive impacts in the comm
Access to quality services and community infrastructure are vital parts of supporting sustainable and resilient rural and small town places. Renewing outdated infrastructure and supporting the deliver
Material in this book originated at a 2008 workshop held at the University of Northern British Columbia. International contributors from seven OECD countries offer perspectives from academic fields in
The purpose of this work is to develop a better understanding and thinking about the cumulative impacts of multiple natural resource development projects. Cumulative impacts are now one of the most pr
The purpose of this work is to develop a better understanding and thinking about the cumulative impacts of multiple natural resource development projects. Cumulative impacts are now one of the most pr
