Encyclopedia of rural America : the land and people / Gary A. Goreham, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Goreham, Gary.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Country life--United States--Encyclopedias.

Country life.

United States.

United States--Rural conditions--Encyclopedias.

Rural conditions.

United States--Geography--Encyclopedias.

Geography.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

2 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [1997]

Summary:

Rural America has always had a major impact on the country's society. Of the nation's 1.9 billion acres, 1.8 billion are located in rural areas or federal lands -- and of America's 249 million people, 62 million live in rural areas. From irrigation and marriage to games and mental health, this encyclopedia is the first to explore the contemporary landscape of rural America, placed in historical perspective. History, sociology, anthropology, and public policy are combined to deliver the encyclopedia destined to become the standard reference work in American rural studies.

With over 230 articles prepared by the leading experts from across the nation, this timely encyclopedia documents and explains the major themes, concepts, industries, concerns, and everyday life of the people and land that make up rural America. Entries range from the industrial sector and government policy to arts and humanities and social concerns.

Encyclopedia of Rural America: The Land and People, with its broad range of coverage, will appeal to high school and college students, as well as graduate students, faculty, scholars and people whose work pertains to rural areas.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 789-807) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0874368421

OCLC:

37156050