A Community Case Study of a Rural Resort Community, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1941: A Thesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel Eugene Alleger

 
9780260465719: A Community Case Study of a Rural Resort Community, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1941: A Thesis (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A Community Case Study of a Rural Resort Community, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1941 reveals how a resort town reshaped daily life.

This nonfiction work presents a detailed look at Barrett Township during 1941, focusing on how resort and recreational activity influenced the economy and social life. The study blends demographic data, descriptions of facilities, and attitudes toward community services to show how permanent residents and resort guests share a small town.

  • Learn how a rural area transformed from traditional livelihoods to resort-based work and leisure.
  • See how residents' attitudes toward churches, clubs, and other groups shape community life.
  • Explore patterns of social participation, from dances and picnics to library use and athletic events.
  • Get a clear, data-driven picture of daily life in a village shaped by tourism and hospitality.
Ideal for readers interested in rural sociology, regional history, or how tourism affects small communities.

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9780265052174: A Community Case Study of a Rural Resort Community, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1941

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ISBN 10:  0265052173 ISBN 13:  9780265052174
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