Combines an essential theoretical framework with illustrative stories to show the dynamics of stability and change in America's rural communities.

This book examines the process of rural community development and transition--exploring the ways in which history, culture, and policies limit change as well as

This book examines the process of rural community development and transition—exploring the ways in which history, culture, and policies limit change as well a

Rural America is a complex mixture of peoples and cultures struggling for survival. It ranges in character from workers in manufacturing plants in Georgia to La

As rural America continues to undergo massive economic and demographic shifts, rural churches are uniquely positioned to provide community leadership. Leading a