Custom Enrichment Module: Rural Sociology
Published on 25. October 2010
Book
Pamphlet
32 pages
978-1-111-34899-1 (ISBN)
Description
Any suggestions for copywriter or provide generic description of the product to be used for the Internet or non-channel specific applications. "The Rural Sociology Module" presents the realities of life in rural America. Many people imagine a rural America characterized by farming, similar cultures, and close-knit communities. However, rural Americans and rural communities are extremely diverse - demographically, culturally, socially, economically, and environmentally. The module presents these characteristics of rural life in a comprehensive and accessible format for introductory sociology students.
Any suggestions for copywriter or provide generic description of the product to be used for the Internet or non-channel specific applications. "The Rural Sociology Module" presents the realities of life in rural America. Many people imagine a rural America characterized by farming, similar cultures, and close-knit communities. However, rural Americans and rural communities are extremely diverse - demographically, culturally, socially, economically, and environmentally. The module presents these characteristics of rural life in a comprehensive and accessible format for introductory sociology students.
Any suggestions for copywriter or provide generic description of the product to be used for the Internet or non-channel specific applications. "The Rural Sociology Module" presents the realities of life in rural America. Many people imagine a rural America characterized by farming, similar cultures, and close-knit communities. However, rural Americans and rural communities are extremely diverse - demographically, culturally, socially, economically, and environmentally. The module presents these characteristics of rural life in a comprehensive and accessible format for introductory sociology students.
Reviews / Votes
Introduction. American Rural Life--A Brief Portrait. Defining Rurality, Urbanness. Orientation to Everyday Life Transitions. Demographics and Change. Rural Communities. Rural America is Diverse in Many Ways: Differentiations by culture. Differentiations by race/ethnicity. Differentiations by religion. Rural Economies--Rural Industries. Rural Family Life. Rural Educational Achievement/Attainment. Rural Health. Social Problems: Rural Poverty--Homelessness. Rural Deviance and Crime. Rural Land Use--Contrasting Landscapes. Gentrification, Uneven Development. Agriculture (factory farms)--Extraction. The Environment--Preservation / Sustainability. Organic Food Systems. Alternative Fuels. Renewable Energies. Summary. References.Introduction. American Rural Life--A Brief Portrait. Defining Rurality, Urbanness. Orientation to Everyday Life Transitions. Demographics and Change. Rural Communities. Rural America is Diverse in Many Ways: Differentiations by culture. Differentiations by race/ethnicity. Differentiations by religion. Rural Economies--Rural Industries. Rural Family Life. Rural Educational Achievement/Attainment. Rural Health. Social Problems: Rural Poverty--Homelessness. Rural Deviance and Crime. Rural Land Use--Contrasting Landscapes. Gentrification, Uneven Development. Agriculture (factory farms)--Extraction. The Environment--Preservation / Sustainability. Organic Food Systems. Alternative Fuels. Renewable Energies. Summary. References.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-111-34899-1 (9781111348991)
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Content
Introduction. American Rural Life--A Brief Portrait. Defining Rurality, Urbanness. Orientation to Everyday Life Transitions. Demographics and Change. Rural Communities. Rural America is Diverse in Many Ways: Differentiations by culture. Differentiations by race/ethnicity. Differentiations by religion. Rural Economies--Rural Industries. Rural Family Life. Rural Educational Achievement/Attainment. Rural Health. Social Problems: Rural Poverty--Homelessness. Rural Deviance and Crime. Rural Land Use--Contrasting Landscapes. Gentrification, Uneven Development. Agriculture (factory farms)--Extraction. The Environment--Preservation / Sustainability. Organic Food Systems. Alternative Fuels. Renewable Energies. Summary. References.