"In summary, the contributions found in this volume offer research primarily grounded in alternative, critical theories and case studies that critique the changing contexts that situate the rural within the global - Additionally, this volume leaves readers with a sense that critical areas of study remain for contemporary rural sociology to address, revealing the discipline's prominent role as we grapple with disembedded transnational capitalism, developing conflicts for resources, and increased differentiation among emerging economics." - Billy R. Brocato, Sam Houston State University, USA. Reviewed in Agriculture and Human Values (Springer), Volume 29, Issue 2, June 2012

• List of Contributors.Introduction. Chapter 1 I have seen the future, and it works! How Joint Farming may solve contradictions between technological level and farm structure in Norwegian dairy production. Chapter 2 New peasantries and alternative agro-food networks: The case of Réseau Semences Paysannes. Chapter 3 The development of alternative production and consumption activities related to food safety and security and associated gender issues. Chapter 4 The role and possibilities for subsistence production: Reflecting on the experience in Japan. Chapter 5 The globalization of the poultry industry: Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride in Mexico. Chapter 6 Studying fertility behavior of farm population as a contribution to understanding overall low fertility trends: The case of Slovenia. Chapter 7 State and market: The politics of development, “peasantization,” and agrarian restructuring in Northern Lao PDR. Chapter 8 Without categories and classifications: “Rural” as a social expression. Chapter 9 Rural community in a globalizing world. Chapter 10 Italian immigrants and the built environment in rural Australia. Chapter 11 The regenerative power of older migrants? A case study of Hokkaido, Japan. Chapter 12 Making device for sustainable agricultural systems: A case study of Japanese farmers’ markets. Chapter 13 Direct sales suit producers and consumers’ interests in Vietnam. Chapter 14 Participation of the state in the distribution of food to urban areas and possible implications for the Venezuelan agro food sector. Chapter 15 Capacity building for the environment: Forest policy and management in Southeastern Europe. Chapter 16 Histories and continuities of water governance in Northern Ghana. Chapter 17 Gender, bodies and ethnicity in rural places: Settlement experiences of immigrant women in Rural Victoria. Chapter 18 Women farmers’ networking in Japan: A case study of a pioneering network. Research in rural sociology and development. Research in rural sociology and development. Copyright page.

"In summary, the contributions found in this volume offer research primarily grounded in alternative, critical theories and case studies that critique the changing contexts that situate the rural within the global - Additionally, this volume leaves readers with a sense that critical areas of study remain for contemporary rural sociology to address, revealing the discipline's prominent role as we grapple with disembedded transnational capitalism, developing conflicts for resources, and increased differentiation among emerging economics." - Billy R. Brocato, Sam Houston State University, USA. Reviewed in Agriculture and Human Values (Springer), Volume 29, Issue 2, June 2012

• List of Contributors.Introduction. Chapter 1 I have seen the future, and it works! How Joint Farming may solve contradictions between technological level and farm structure in Norwegian dairy production. Chapter 2 New peasantries and alternative agro-food networks: The case of Réseau Semences Paysannes. Chapter 3 The development of alternative production and consumption activities related to food safety and security and associated gender issues. Chapter 4 The role and possibilities for subsistence production: Reflecting on the experience in Japan. Chapter 5 The globalization of the poultry industry: Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride in Mexico. Chapter 6 Studying fertility behavior of farm population as a contribution to understanding overall low fertility trends: The case of Slovenia. Chapter 7 State and market: The politics of development, “peasantization,” and agrarian restructuring in Northern Lao PDR. Chapter 8 Without categories and classifications: “Rural” as a social expression. Chapter 9 Rural community in a globalizing world. Chapter 10 Italian immigrants and the built environment in rural Australia. Chapter 11 The regenerative power of older migrants? A case study of Hokkaido, Japan. Chapter 12 Making device for sustainable agricultural systems: A case study of Japanese farmers’ markets. Chapter 13 Direct sales suit producers and consumers’ interests in Vietnam. Chapter 14 Participation of the state in the distribution of food to urban areas and possible implications for the Venezuelan agro food sector. Chapter 15 Capacity building for the environment: Forest policy and management in Southeastern Europe. Chapter 16 Histories and continuities of water governance in Northern Ghana. Chapter 17 Gender, bodies and ethnicity in rural places: Settlement experiences of immigrant women in Rural Victoria. Chapter 18 Women farmers’ networking in Japan: A case study of a pioneering network. Research in rural sociology and development. Research in rural sociology and development. Copyright page.

"In summary, the contributions found in this volume offer research primarily grounded in alternative, critical theories and case studies that critique the changing contexts that situate the rural within the global - Additionally, this volume leaves readers with a sense that critical areas of study remain for contemporary rural sociology to address, revealing the discipline's prominent role as we grapple with disembedded transnational capitalism, developing conflicts for resources, and increased differentiation among emerging economics." - Billy R. Brocato, Sam Houston State University, USA. Reviewed in Agriculture and Human Values (Springer), Volume 29, Issue 2, June 2012

• List of Contributors.Introduction. Chapter 1 I have seen the future, and it works! How Joint Farming may solve contradictions between technological level and farm structure in Norwegian dairy production. Chapter 2 New peasantries and alternative agro-food networks: The case of Réseau Semences Paysannes. Chapter 3 The development of alternative production and consumption activities related to food safety and security and associated gender issues. Chapter 4 The role and possibilities for subsistence production: Reflecting on the experience in Japan. Chapter 5 The globalization of the poultry industry: Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride in Mexico. Chapter 6 Studying fertility behavior of farm population as a contribution to understanding overall low fertility trends: The case of Slovenia. Chapter 7 State and market: The politics of development, “peasantization,” and agrarian restructuring in Northern Lao PDR. Chapter 8 Without categories and classifications: “Rural” as a social expression. Chapter 9 Rural community in a globalizing world. Chapter 10 Italian immigrants and the built environment in rural Australia. Chapter 11 The regenerative power of older migrants? A case study of Hokkaido, Japan. Chapter 12 Making device for sustainable agricultural systems: A case study of Japanese farmers’ markets. Chapter 13 Direct sales suit producers and consumers’ interests in Vietnam. Chapter 14 Participation of the state in the distribution of food to urban areas and possible implications for the Venezuelan agro food sector. Chapter 15 Capacity building for the environment: Forest policy and management in Southeastern Europe. Chapter 16 Histories and continuities of water governance in Northern Ghana. Chapter 17 Gender, bodies and ethnicity in rural places: Settlement experiences of immigrant women in Rural Victoria. Chapter 18 Women farmers’ networking in Japan: A case study of a pioneering network. Research in rural sociology and development. Research in rural sociology and development. Copyright page.