The Sociology of Rural Life - Couverture souple

Hillyard, Sam

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845201396 ISBN 13 : 9781845201395

Editeur : Berg Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

From fox-hunting to farming, the vigor with which rural activities and living are defended overturns received notions of a sleepy and complacent countryside. Alongside these developments, the rise of the organic food movement has helped to revitalize an already politicized rural population. Over the years 'rural life' has been defined, redefined and eventually fallen out of fashion as a sociological concept - in contrast to urban studies, which has flourished. This much-needed reappraisal calls for its reinterpretation in light of the profound changes affecting the countryside. First providing an overview of rural sociology, Hillyard goes on to offer contemporary case studies that clearly demonstrate the need for a reinvigorated rural sociology. Tackling a range of contentious issues, this book offers a new model for rural sociology and reassesses its role in contemporary society.

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A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Sam Hillyard is Lecturer in Sociology, School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berg Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845201396
• ISBN 13: 9781845201395
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 202
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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