日本の条件不利地域がかかえる問題を、ヨーロッパとの比較などにより、解決の方向をさぐる。全文英文で編集した。 ForewordChapter1The Presenet Stste of Agriculture in Less-favored Aresa and Working Workingtowards Independents Community RegenerationChapter2The Present State of Less-favored Aresa and the Direct Payments SystemChapter3Gender Issues and Family Management Agreements in Less-Favored AreasChapter4Rural Tourism in JapanChapter5Regional Revitalization Issues in Less-favored AreasChapter6Rural Development Issues in Less-favored Areas