This in the homepage for a forthcoming book of the same title commissioned by Routledge. Rurality is interpreted and represented in many ways depending on the purpose and nature of individual encounters with rural space. The discussions emerging from a range of contributions should not be restricted to the pages of the book and therefore this a place for authors to contribute further thoughts and for others to add their comments.
As the book comes to fruition, this will also act as the launching point for a Central England Rural Research Network (CERRN). While we may not find a “God Particle”, perhaps we can identify the critical components of rurality that lead us to employ particular approaches to carrying out research and designing policies for rural places.