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Rural Sociology
Rural Sociology is the term applied to sociological studies focusing on people in rural areas, and the conditions in which they live and work. It is by nature interdisciplinary, closely related to such fields of environmental sociology, agricultural economics, and demographic studies, and other branches of the social sciences which consider cultural exchange and societal development in the context of rural communities.
Sites in Rural Sociology
Rural Sociological Society
U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.
Rural Policy Research Institute
Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
Center for Rural Studies
A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.
European Society for Rural Sociology
Membership, Congress and conference information, news archive, and mailing list information.
Centre for Rural Social Research
Resources on rural social issues, change, community development, and allied topics maintained by Charles Sturt University, Australia. Also provides info on the center, publications, conferences, and research activities.
Rural Institute on Disabilities
Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.
Rural Development Initiative
RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.
Southern Rural Sociological Association
Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.
Southern Rural Sociology
Official journal of the Southern Rural Sociological Association. Peer-reviewed, annual. Tables of content available on-line.
Institute for Rural America
Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.
Center for Rural Research (CRR)
Research and development group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. Site provides info on areas of study, cooperative efforts, publications, and staff.
International Rural Sociology Association
History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.
Journal of Rural Studies
Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation. |
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