The enigma of social sustainability in rural Australia
- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Australian Geographer
- Vol. 26 (2) , 140-150
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00049189508703143
Abstract
While much previous work has been done on the general concept of ecological sustainability, there is relatively little that examines the likely spatial aspects of a socially sustainable rural system. Having defined essential concepts, this study first identifies major current forces for rural change likely to influence any future sustainable system. It goes on to specify those features of modern rural social formations which I believe deserve retention. Finally, some essential requirements for a socially sustainable system are established.Keywords
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