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Rural–Urban Relations: Concepts, Methods and Theories

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First, this chapter will try to define the concept of rural–urban relations. Then, the method of theoretical research will be determined. Finally, on the basis of combing the research literature on rural–urban relations systematically, the author evaluates the existing research results comprehensively and summarizes the main line through the theoretical evolution.

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Ye, C. (2021). Rural–Urban Relations: Concepts, Methods and Theories. In: A Theory and History of Rural–urban Governance in China. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1201-5_2

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