Sociology of rural territory: Dynamics of agricultural systems in Mexican horticulture

Rural sociology plays a crucial role because of the challenges faced in diverse rural contexts. Each rural area has its own characteristics, and small-scale farmers deploy tailor-made strategies to cope with these challenges. This book is dedicated to exploring these strategies in depth.

Diosey Ramon Lugo Morin is a rural and development sociologist with research and teaching interests in sustainable development, ethnocompetitiveness, social capital, indigenous peoples, food security and institutional resilience. His regional interests are focused on Latin America (with experience in Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela).