The Rural Life Problem of the United States by Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett
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"The Rural Life Problem of the United States" by Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett is a social and economic analysis written in the early 20th century. The work addresses issues faced by rural communities in the United States, highlighting the challenges of urbanization and the neglect of country life. Plunkett proposes a movement aimed at revitalizing rural areas, advocating for better farming practices, cooperative organization, and a greater focus on the social and
educational needs of the agricultural community. The opening of the book presents the author's perspective on the rural life problem, emphasizing the historical neglect of agriculture compared to urban development in English-speaking societies. Plunkett draws parallels between conditions in Ireland and the United States, suggesting that lessons learned in Irish agricultural reform could inform American practices. He argues for a coordinated approach to rural revitalization, underscoring the importance of community organization and cooperation among farmers to improve their economic and social circumstances. Through his observations and experiences, Plunkett sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ways to foster a more balanced and prosperous rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plunkett, Horace Curzon, Sir, 1854-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Rural Life Problem of the United States Notes of an Irish Observer |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Roch, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Farm life |
| Subject | Natural resources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27305 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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