The multi-level perspective (MLP) is a prominent transition framework. The MLP posits that
transitions come about through interaction processes within and among three analytical …

Dominant food systems are configured from the productivist paradigm, which focuses on
producing large amounts of inexpensive and standardized foods. Although these food …

This book explores the position, role and significance of the peasantry in an era of
globalization, particularly of the agrarian markets and food industries. It argues that the …

The agro-food system needs a genuine sustainability transition to achieve sustainable food
and nutrition security in the face of climate change, population growth, ecosystem …

When first published in 2008, The New Peasantries revolutionized our ways of thinking of
what constitutes the peasantry and repeasantization. It showed how a new era of empire …

Social innovation is often appointed as an essential part of agricultural and rural innovation.
Everybody seems to agree that social innovation is important but what exactly is meant by …

The food system, the most important driver of planetary transformation, is broken. Therefore,
seeking a sustainable and socially-fair transition pathway out of this crisis becomes an issue …

This chapter presents the core characteristics of studies of'socio-technical transitions to
sustainability', focusing on the multi-level perspective (MLP) and niche-regime linking. It …

Recent research on forms of integration and interaction of peasants and family farmers in
dominant economic systems in developed as well as in developing countries has revealed …

This paper discusses how newly constructed peasant markets are increasingly extending
beyond the boundaries (and limits) of the local. This brings their new potentials in relevance …