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The Condition Of Urban Agriculture In a Chinese Global City : Evidence From The Field

Urban agriculture (UA) encompasses different practices and dissimilar agendas, not all environmentally and socially savoury, ranging from food security to leisure and recreation. Although there is a wealth of literature on UA, little research has investigated its presence and role in a Chinese global city against the backdrop of unbridled urbanisation. This article focuses on Nanshan District in Shenzhen, a vast, rapidly urbanising region in China. We analyse the social and spatial characteristics of UA and its regulation. Employing a mixed-method approach that combines spatial analysis and in-depth semi-structured interviews, the results demonstrate the coexistence and interaction of diverse types of UA. What emerges is a socio-biologically rich heterogeneity of precarious practices, overlooked by the local authorities, but contributing to stewardship, social development and community engagement, while preserving a precious agricultural heritage. This article presents policy insights and advocates for government involvement in recognising the social significance of UA.

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Judul Seri

ENVIRONMENT AND URBANIZATION; Vol.34 No.1 April 2022

No. Panggil

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Penerbit

: .,

Deskripsi Fisik

p. 99-121

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

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NONE

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

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Subjek

URBAN AGRICULTURE
CHINA
FOOD SECURITY
HORTICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY
STEWARDSHIP
SHENZHEN
URBAN FARMING

Info Detail Spesifik

https://doi.org/10.1177/09562478211066422

Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Gianni Talamini, Qi Zhang, Paola Vigano

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