Settlements at the Edge: Remote Human Settlements in Developed Nations

Andrew Taylor, Dean B. Carson, Prescott C. Ensign, Lee Huskey, Rasmus Ole Rasmussen, Gertrude Saxinger

Research output: Book/ReportEdited Book

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.`

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationGloucester, UK
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Number of pages449
ISBN (Electronic)9781784711962
ISBN (Print)9781784711955
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameNew Horizan in Regional Science Series

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