Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their soc

As external forces increase the demand for land conversion, communities are increasingly open to policies that encourage conservation of farm and forest lands.

The urban-rural relationship in China is key to a sustainable global future. This book is particularly interested in peri-urbanization in China, the process by

Public concern over land management has never been greater. This book provides a broad overview of the economics of rural land-use change, drawing attention to