The Encyclopedia of Rural America
"This exemplary encyclopedia is guaranteed to educate our highly urban society about the uniqueness of rural America. Recommended for public and academic libraries."
-Library Journal

"Also included are graphs, tables, photographs, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index. Overall, this work is extremely useful. It is informative, easy to use, and well written."
-ARBA

"This unique source deserves a place in every library."
-Library Journal

"Schools and public libraries serving rural America will find this a valuable tool, but other areas will also find many questions answered. Highly recommended."
-The Book Report

The Encyclopedia of Rural America
Second Edition


Pub. Date: July 2008
Hardcover: 800 pages, Two Volumes
ISBN: 1-59237-115-9/978-1-59237-115-0
Price: $250.00
EBook ISBN: 978-1-59237-228-7 EBook Vendors

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History, sociology, anthropology and public policy combine to deliver the encyclopedia that has become the standard reference work in American rural studies. From irrigation and marriage to games and mental health, this encyclopedia is the most comprehensive resource exploring both the history of rural America, its current issues and perspectives, and visions for its future.

The Encyclopedia of Rural America, with its broad scope 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.

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Pub. Date: July 2008
Hardcover: 800 pages, Two Volumes
ISBN: 1-59237-115-9/978-1-59237-115-0
Price: $250.00
EBook ISBN: 978-1-59237-228-7 EBook Vendors

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