This book rigorously explores the critical, initial stage of cluster emergence in which the seeds for further growth are sown. Whether economic growth actually occurs, however, ultimately depends on various regional conditions and the processes in place. The contributors offer a broad spectrum...

Die neuen Leitbilder und Handlungsstrategien für die Raumentwicklung in Deutschland greifen die veränderten räumlichen Rahmenbedingungen auf, wie sie sich vor dem Hintergrund der Globalisierung und des demographischen Wandels in den letzten Jahren herauskristallisiert haben. Eine...

In this book 12 regional chapters, encompassing all of the major regions of the world, provide a global dialogue on globalization. The authors provide new perspectives on how we should think about globalization, its impacts and forms of resistance and response

Globalisation, agriculture and development : perspectives from the Asia-Pacific / Matthew Tonts and M.A.B. Siddique -- Australian agriculture in the global economic mosaic / Neil Argent -- Market efficiency, agriculture and prosperity in rural Australia / Bill Pritchard and Matthew Tonts --...