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Settlements at the Edge: Remote Human Settlements in Developed Nations

Taylor, Andrew, Carson, Dean B., Ensign, Prescott C., Huskey, Lee, Rasmussen, Rasmus Ole and Saxinger, Gertrude Ed. (2016). Settlements at the Edge: Remote Human Settlements in Developed Nations. Gloucester, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

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Title Settlements at the Edge: Remote Human Settlements in Developed Nations
Place of Publication Gloucester, UK
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication Year 2016
ISBN 978 1 78471 195 5   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Editor Taylor, Andrew
Carson, Dean B.
Ensign, Prescott C.
Huskey, Lee
Rasmussen, Rasmus Ole
Saxinger, Gertrude
Total Pages 488
Abstract Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics, functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic change, the book features theoretical and applied cases which explore the interface between demography, economy, well-being and the environment. This book offers a comprehensive and insightful knowledge base for understanding the role of population in shaping the development and histories of northern sparsely populated areas of developed nations including Alaska (USA), Australia, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Finland and other nations with territories within the Arctic Circle.

In the past, many remote settlements were important bases for opening up vast areas for resource extraction, working as strategic centres and as national representations of the conquering of frontiers. With increased contemporary interest from governments, policy makers, multinational companies and other stakeholders, this book explores the importance of understanding relationships between settlement populations and the economy at the local level. It features international and expert contributors who present insightful case studies on the role of human geography – primarily population issues – in shaping the past, present and future of settlements in remote areas. They also provide analysis of opportunities and challenges for northern settlements and the effects of climate change, resource futures and tourism. A chapter on the issues of populating future space settlements highlights that many issues for settlement change and functions in isolated and remote spatial realms are universal.

This book will appeal to those interested in the past, present and future importance of settlements ‘at the edge’ of developed nations as well as to those working in policy and programme contexts. College students enrolled in courses such as demography, population studies, human studies, regional development, social policy and/or economics will find value in this book as well.
 
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