Challenges for Rural America in the Twenty-First Century

Rural Studies

by David L. Brown (Editor), Louis E. Swanson (Editor)

The twentieth century was one of profound transformation in rural America. Demographic shifts and economic restructuring have conspired to alter dramatically the lives of rural people and their communities. Challenges for Rural America in the Twenty-First Century defines these changes and interprets their implications for the future of rural America. The volume follows in the tradition of "decennial volumes" co-edited by presidents of the Rural Sociological Society and published in the Society's Rural Studies Series. Essays have been specially commissioned to examine key aspects of public policy relevant to rural America in the new century. Contributors include:Lionel Beaulieu, Alessandro Bonnano, David Brown, Ralph Brown, Frederick Buttel, Ted Bradshaw, Douglas Constance, Steve Daniels, Lynn England, William Falk, Cornelia Flora, Jan Flora, Glenn Fuguitt, Nina Glasgow, Leland Glenna, Angela Gonzales, Gary Green, Rosalind Harris, Tom Hirschl, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Leif Jensen, Ken Johnson, Richard Krannich, Daniel Lichter, Linda Lobao, Al Luloff, Tom Lyson, Kate MacTavish, David McGranahan, Diane McLaughlin, Philip McMichael, Lois Wright Morton, Domenico Parisi, Peggy Petrzelka, Kenneth Pigg, Rogelio Saenz, Sonya Salamon, Jeff Sharp, Curtis Stofferahn, Louis Swanson, Ann Tickameyer, Leanne Tigges, Cruz Torres, Mildred Warner, Ronald Wimberley, Dreamal Worthen, and Julie Zimmerman.

536 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Podaire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gives good breakdown of the challenges facing rural American cities as they apply to ethnicity, gender, metro and nonmetro populations. Good statistics to help guide us as we look at the 2010 Census. Discusses of course public policy, as well as theories about communities and how people function within.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cuz I have to read it. Not very exciting, but I do learn some stuff about rural America and the struggles within the communities. I'm also a little worried about losing agriculutral land to development, which this book addresses. Scary stuff, people.

[Sonja Eyler]

Read this years ago but great information applicable to rural Americans and especially libraries, I believe.