Denmark: A Social Laboratory: Independent Farmers and Co-Operatives, Folk High-Schools, the Changing Village, the Development of Social Welfare in Town and Country - Softcover

Manniche, Peter

 
9780080069913: Denmark: A Social Laboratory: Independent Farmers and Co-Operatives, Folk High-Schools, the Changing Village, the Development of Social Welfare in Town and Country

Synopsis

A Social Laboratory explores the history of the agricultural sector in Denmark. This is the first part in a series of books on “Rural Development and Changing Countries of the World.” The book is organized into two parts. Part I provides an overview of the agricultural industry in Denmark and explores the history of the farmers’ response to internal problems, the development of farmers’ cooperation, the establishment of folk high schools for young adults, and vocational training for farmers. Part II explores the evolution of rural village in Denmark, analyzes the development of social legislation, and describes the structure of the changing village. This book will be of interest to persons dealing with studies on rural development and the history of agricultural development in Denmark.

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