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Land use changes in the rural–urban fringe: An Israeli case study by Bittner, Christian, Sofer, Michael

“…► Comparison of land use changes in Moshav type rural settlement in three different rural–urban fringe belts in Israel.► Trends of specialisation and…”
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Kadavu Island: adaptation and stagnation in the Fijian periphery by Sofer, Michael

“…The outer island of Kadavu is representative of the Fijian periphery. This paper deals with its physical characteristics, infrastructural conditions, and…”
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Cultural heritage and its economic potential in rural society: The case of the kibbutzim in Israel by Amit-Cohen, Irit, Sofer, Michael

“…•Comparing attitudes of different population groups towards the tangible heritage of the kibbutz.•The role that vernacular cultural built heritage sites play…”
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The reserve fund: Is it a necessary anchor for a successful cooperative? by Galor, Zvi, Sofer, Michael

“…•Successful cooperatives exist without reserve funds.•Cooperatives should strive for the best possible service to members.•The existence of reserve funds…”
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EDITORIAL FOREWORD by Sorensen, Anthony, Sofer, Michael

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Land use changes in the ruralaurban fringe: An Israeli case study by Bittner, Christian, Sofer, Michael

“…The paper analyses the changing pattern of land uses in rural settlements located in the ruralaurban fringe and makes a link between the results to…”
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Integrated rural heritage landscapes: The case of agricultural cooperative settlements and open space in Israel by Amit Cohen, Irit, Sofer, Michael

“…•The present trends pose a threat to the continued existence of Israeli rural cooperative settlements and the surrounding open space.•There is a need for a…”
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Entrepreneurship of Women in the Rural Space in Israel: Catalysts and Obstacles to Enterprise Development by Sofer, Michael, Saada, M.A. Tzipi

“…This article examines 100 women and their enterprises in moshav‐type co‐operative rural settlements in the rural‐urban fringe of Tel‐Aviv metropolitan area,…”
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Land Injustices: Tracing the Impact of Land Development Projects on Farmers Land Justice in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Bjerkli, Camilla Louise, Fold, Niels, Sofer, Michael

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FOREWORD by Sofer, Michael, Sorensen, Tony, Banski, Jerzy

“…The contributions also cover such diverse issues as infrastructure, job opportunities, income, levels of welfare, housing, cultural issues, traditions, and the…”
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Twenty years of change in the Fijian periphery: The case of the Kadavu Island by Sofer, Michael

“…This paper reviews changes in the development and peripheralized status of the Fijian island of Kadavu from a 20‐year perspective. A combination of…”
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FOREWORD by Sofer, Michael, Sorensen, Tony, Banski, Jerzy

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Yaqona and the Fijian periphery revisited by Sofer, Michael

“…:  This paper deals with some major economic issues concerning the Pacific plant kava, known in Fiji as yaqona. The plant is the source of the cerebral…”
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Environmental nuisances from industrial activities in residential areas of Arab municipalities in Israel by Sofer, Michael, Potchter, Oded, Gnaim, Noaman, Gnaim, Jallal M.

“…The random development of small-scale industrial and workshop activities in residential areas of Arab municipalities in Israel is causing environmental…”
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The moshav in Israel: Agricultural communities in a process of change — a current view by Applebaum, Levia, Sofer, Michael

“…The moshav is a planned smallholders' settlement, based on unique structural principles, including equal-sized indivisible family farms and a legal cooperative…”
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The future of family farming in Israel: the second generation in the Moshav by SOFER, MICHAEL

“…The Moshav, a family farm-based settlement, has been a prime example of the major changes in the rural space in Israel. The aim of this paper is to present and…”
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Pluriactivity in the Moshav:: family farming in Israel by Sofer, Michael

“…In the past several years, pluriactivity has become quite widespread among moshav farming households, especially those located within Metropolitan Tel Aviv's…”
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The rural space in Israel in search of renewed identity: The case of the moshav by Sofer, Michael, Applebaum, Levia

“…This paper aims to describe and explain the changes which have taken place in the rural areas of Israel by focussing on a particular type of community—the…”
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The urban heat island of a city in an arid zone : the case of Eilat, Israel by SOFER, M, POTCHTER, O

“…This study presents the results of a preliminary research that was conducted in the city of Eilat, located in an extreme hot and arid zone on the northern…”
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Pluriactivity in the Moshav by Sofer, Michael

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