A Brief Course in Rural Economics and Rural Sociology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Phelan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656123230 ISBN 13: 9780656123230

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding rural life through economics and society

This clear, practical guide examines how the making and spending of a living in the country shape communities and national prosperity. It shows how geography, history, and agriculture inform business decisions, education, and citizenship, with the goal of making farm life more permanent, productive, and satisfying. The book also connects rural life to broader social aims, from better schools and roads to healthier homes and stronger communities.

The text frames a practical view of rural economics and rural sociology, linking everyday work on the farm to wider forces like markets, technology, and education. It explains why improving farming practices, transportation, and community life matters for farmers, families, and the country as a whole. Readable and grounded in real-world concerns, it invites readers to consider how to plan, learn, and participate in country life.

• How economic forces shape farm life, markets, and transportation
• Ways education, citizenship, and community institutions support rural living
• Improvements in the farm home, health, and household management
• The role of churches, schools, and local leadership in rural communities

Ideal for readers interested in the history and development of farming, rural education, and the social life of country communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656123230
• ISBN 13: 9780656123230
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 60