"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

"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

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Pub. Date: July 2008
Hardcover: 800 pages, Two Volumes
ISBN: 1-59237-115-9/978-1-59237-115-0
Price: $195.00

History, sociology, anthropology, and public policy are combined to deliver the encyclopedia destined to become the standard reference work in American rural studies.

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.

With over 300 articles prepared by 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 who make up rural America. Entries range from the industrial sector and government policy to arts and humanities and social and family concerns. Articles explore every aspect of life in rural America.

Encyclopedia of Rural America, 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.

Pub. Date: July 2008
Hardcover: 800 pages, Two Volumes
ISBN: 1-59237-115-9/978-1-59237-115-0
Price: $195.00

Note: If you find this work does not fit your budget, please print out this page and bring it to your local library. There is a reasonable chance they either have a copy, can direct you to a library that does, or will be willing to purchase it for their reference collection.