9780266144748 - Local Group Organization Among Illinois Farm People (Classic Reprint) de Lindstrom, D. E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the need for and challenges of organizing local groups for farm families in Illinois, providing comprehensive insights based on surveys conducted during the Great Depression. It analyzes the opinions of 433 farm people on the desirable nature of farm-family organizations, covering topics such as social, educational, and economic purposes, membership qualifications, and meeting frequency. The author also examines the actual structure and characteristics of 285 local groups, discussing their origins, size, membership, and participation levels. The book offers valuable perspectives on the importance of local organization to rural communities, emphasizing its role in fostering educational opportunities, social development, and mutual support. It highlights the challenges in balancing educational and social purposes, ensuring membership engagement, and adapting to changing local conditions. This book will be of interest to rural sociologists, community organizers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of local group organization among farm families. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.