The Sociology of Rural Life

Hillyard, S.H.

The Sociology of Rural Life

Hillyard, S.H.

Authors

S.H. Hillyard

Abstract

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.

Citation

Hillyard, S. (2007). The Sociology of Rural Life. Berg

Book Type	Authored Book
Publication Date	2007-06
Deposit Date	Mar 17, 2009
Publicly Available Date	Nov 17, 2011
ISBN	9781845201388
Publisher URL	http://www.bergpublishers.com/?tabid=939