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"Ambitious in both scope and content.... will have the most effect among applied sociologists and those with strong local economic development policy interests. There is plenty of material in the book that sociologists can use to help community development groups understand their local situations more completely." -- Contemporary Sociology
"Does much to further our understanding of the role communities play in a rapidly changing global system.... fine scholarly work.... an excellent text." -- Rural Sociology
"Truly an exciting publication. Here is the first book in several decades that treats rural communities in a coherent, thorough, and theoretically informed manner. It is superbly readable and relevant for undergraduate courses on community analysis." -- Gene F. Summers, University of Wisconsin --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"Does much to further our understanding of the role communities play in a rapidly changing global system.... fine scholarly work.... an excellent text." -- Rural Sociology
"Truly an exciting publication. Here is the first book in several decades that treats rural communities in a coherent, thorough, and theoretically informed manner. It is superbly readable and relevant for undergraduate courses on community analysis." -- Gene F. Summers, University of Wisconsin --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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"This book paints an illuminating picture of the complexity that is rural America today. A highly readable examination of the issues, this book sets a new standard for a publication that is both narratively approachable and theoretically rigorous."
-Karl N. Stauber, president of the Northwest Area Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota, and former Under Secretary, USDA
-Karl N. Stauber, president of the Northwest Area Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota, and former Under Secretary, USDA
"This is an exciting, practical, well-researched, and usable framework for making a difference in rural communities. Highly recommended to anyone interested in understanding how rural communitites function and in being part of positive community development in rural America."
-Dick Senese, Associate Dean, Community Development & Vitality, University of Minnesota Extension Service
-Dick Senese, Associate Dean, Community Development & Vitality, University of Minnesota Extension Service
"This long-awaited update incorporates conceptual developments of the past decade. The focus remains on the unique character of rural America, but the authors make it clear that rural can only be understood in light of urban, national, and global phenomena. By the same token, students and other scholars interested primarily in urban phenomena will find much of interest in Rural Communitites."
-Connor Bailey, Auburn University
-Connor Bailey, Auburn University
"This is a very readable book which both students and more advanced readers will appreciate. The authors present their material in a clear and systematic way. … It will be of particular value to rural social workers and community practitioners who will benefit from its broad conceptual framework and extensive discussion of issues and challenges facing rural communities today."
—Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
—Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
"This text contributes to pedagogical effectiveness, student learning and empowered community practice. The text is well written, clearly organized, engaging, insightful and readable for a wide range of audiences."
—Teaching Sociology
—Teaching Sociology
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