Rural communities struggle in contrast with urban counterparts for several often complex reasons. The ‘realities’ of rural life are frequently marginalized while marketing campaigns evoke stereotypical imagery of idyllic lifestyles and bucolic pastures to sell dreams of country bliss to fatigued urbanites.
This edited e-book is a collection of articles that explores ‘rural realities’ of country life in Australia for global audiences interested in rurality health and well-being. By transcending disciplinary-specific boundaries this multi-disciplinary book not only presents contemporary challenges but also equips readers with evidence-based knowledge to improve resilience in communities and individuals facing key issues such as aging depression disability environmental degradation limited service delivery and social isolation. Utilizing a variety of social science research methods each chapter will enhance readers’ insights about rural amenities geography identity culture health and governance which impact wellbeing and lifestyle satisfaction. Collectively this book exposes readers to ideas from a dynamic range of experts in the humanities social and natural sciences to encourage a holistic approach to developing solutions for a complex social world.
The content of this volume will interest a wide audience of graduates and undergraduates researchers professional practitioners and policymakers involved with non-profit and government organizations and interested community members.
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