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Terry Marsden is a prolific leader in the field of agro-systems, food and space. This book offers useful stimulus to tired debates about neo-liberalism, a summary of debates andpolitical developments, a review of existing literature, some case studies deriving from original research, and an innovative theoretical framework. Alan Warde, Professor of Sociology, Manchester University, UK This is an interesting and timely book that covers a topic of considerable public interest: the political economy of the agrifood industry and its implications for rural development. It will be of interest to researchers and students of Food Studies. Peter Jackson, Professor of Human Geography, University of Sheffield, UK

In the end, food matters, rural communities matter, and sustainable place-making matters. Only someone with Marsden’s erudition and conceptual reach can pull these vital spheres of life together into a vibrant and coherent whole. * Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development * Terry Marsden is a prolific leader in the field of agro-systems, food and space. This book offers useful stimulus to tired debates about neo-liberalism, a summary of debates andpolitical developments, a review of existing literature, some case studies deriving from original research, and an innovative theoretical framework. * Alan Warde, Professor of Sociology, Manchester University, UK * This is an interesting and timely book that covers a topic of considerable public interest: the political economy of the agrifood industry and its implications for rural development. It will be of interest to researchers and students of Food Studies. * Peter Jackson, Professor of Human Geography, University of Sheffield, UK *

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Terry Marsden is Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning, and Director of the Sustainable Places Research Institute at Cardiff University, UK.

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