This wide-ranging volume, first published in 1983, reflects the increasing scope of the field of rural geography in the second half of the twentieth century. It provides an essential background to students with an interest in rural demography, planning and agriculture.

List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Introduction; 1. The Evolution of the Settlement Pattern M. Bunce 2. Land Use and Competition A. G. Champion 3. Structural Change in Agriculture I. R. Bowler 4. Population and Employment A. W. Gilg 5. Housing A. W. Rogers 6. Transport and Accessibility D. J. Banister 7. Rural Communities G. J. Lewis 8. Recreation M. F. Tanner 9. Resource Evaluation and Management P. J. Cloke 10. Rural Planning D. L. J. Robins; Notes on Contributors; Index