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Title: The Rural Life Problem of the United States
Notes of an Irish Observer

Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Rural Life Problem of the United States" by Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett is a social and economic analysis written in the early 20th century. The work addresses issues faced by rural communities in the United States, highlighting the challenges of urbanization and the neglect of country life. Plunkett proposes a movement aimed at revitalizing rural areas, advocating for better farming practices, cooperative organization, and a greater focus on the social and educational needs of the agricultural community. The opening of the book presents the author's perspective on the rural life problem, emphasizing the historical neglect of agriculture compared to urban development in English-speaking societies. Plunkett draws parallels between conditions in Ireland and the United States, suggesting that lessons learned in Irish agricultural reform could inform American practices. He argues for a coordinated approach to rural revitalization, underscoring the importance of community organization and cooperation among farmers to improve their economic and social circumstances. Through his observations and experiences, Plunkett sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ways to foster a more balanced and prosperous rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plunkett, Horace Curzon, Sir, 1854-1932

EBook No.: 27305

Published: Nov 21, 2008

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Farm life

Subject: Natural resources

LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Rural Life Problem of the United States
Notes of an Irish Observer

Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tom Roch, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images produced by Core Historical
Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)

Summary: "The Rural Life Problem of the United States" by Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett is a social and economic analysis written in the early 20th century. The work addresses issues faced by rural communities in the United States, highlighting the challenges of urbanization and the neglect of country life. Plunkett proposes a movement aimed at revitalizing rural areas, advocating for better farming practices, cooperative organization, and a greater focus on the social and educational needs of the agricultural community. The opening of the book presents the author's perspective on the rural life problem, emphasizing the historical neglect of agriculture compared to urban development in English-speaking societies. Plunkett draws parallels between conditions in Ireland and the United States, suggesting that lessons learned in Irish agricultural reform could inform American practices. He argues for a coordinated approach to rural revitalization, underscoring the importance of community organization and cooperation among farmers to improve their economic and social circumstances. Through his observations and experiences, Plunkett sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ways to foster a more balanced and prosperous rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plunkett, Horace Curzon, Sir, 1854-1932

EBook No.: 27305

Published: Nov 21, 2008

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Farm life

Subject: Natural resources

LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.