Rural livelihood in an era of globalization
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Note: It is important to review other relevant literature in order to a better understanding and the issues under consideration and gain greater insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the paper. - 1 and a half – 2 pages for final comments. What is your overall assessment of the paper and it’s contributions to the field of study? How does the author’s work compare to other research of writing on the topic? What other aspects of the problem or issue require further attention, especially as an extension of the ideas presented in the paper under review?