Place identity studies have attracted considerable interest in South Africa because of its
history of separate racial development. However, there is a paucity of studies that have …

This paper presents a select review of the literature on approaches to place attachment. A
review of literary works on the topic reveals that approaches to place attachment studies can …

Introduction South Africa has had an extraordinarily heavy reliance on coal to fuel its
economy, and it is one of the highest carbon dioxide emitters per capita globally. Current …

This book investigates the relationship between mining, mine closure and housing policy in
post-apartheid South Africa, using concepts from new institutional economics and …

This selective review points to a rich body of literature on environmental perceptions,
attitudes, and place attachment in South Africa. Research works highlight that the global …

Determinants of place attachment have been extensively explored in the world now
characterised by increased globalisation and mobility. Apart from some studies analysing …

As the world faces unprecedented social, economic, and environmental issues, there is a
greater emphasis on participation in community-driven solutions to foster sustainable and …

Mine downscaling and closure have been common in the South African mining industry in
the past two decades. Like in other countries, the downscaling and closure of mines has a …

This thesis explores the experience of solastalgia among the residents of Cáceres, Spain, in
the context of the proposed lithium mine in Sierra de la Mosca. Solastalgia, as defined by …

Conversations with Emalahleni community members inevitably start with the terrible state of
the streets and the size and prevalence of the potholes. The next topics are the influx of …