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Title:
The Evolution of the Country Community
A Study in Religious Sociology
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Evolution of the Country Community" by Warren H. Wilson is a study in religious sociology written in the early 20th century. The book examines the transformation of rural communities in America, focusing on how various economic and social changes have impacted the church's role in these communities. Wilson discusses different agricultural economic types—such as the pioneer, land farmer, exploiter, and husbandman—and their influence on rural life, emphasizing the need for revitalization in the church's mission to adapt to these evolving dynamics. The opening of the book begins with a preface that highlights the need for thorough examination and analysis of the challenges facing rural communities, particularly the impact of industrialization and changing societal norms. Wilson defines the church and school as vital institutions within these communities, likening them to the "eyes" that reflect social health. He stresses that as communities mature, their needs require more than just spiritual guidance; they need active participation from religious leaders in addressing community issues. The text sets the stage for an exploration of historical and contemporary rural community life, outlining Wilson's intention to provide insights into how religious institutions can play a significant role in fostering social cohesion and development in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilson, Warren H. (Warren Hugh), 1867-1937
EBook No.: 30563
Published: Nov 29, 2009
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Country life
Subject: Christian sociology
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Evolution of the Country Community
A Study in Religious Sociology
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tom Roch, Carla Foust, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images produced by Core Historical
Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
Summary: "The Evolution of the Country Community" by Warren H. Wilson is a study in religious sociology written in the early 20th century. The book examines the transformation of rural communities in America, focusing on how various economic and social changes have impacted the church's role in these communities. Wilson discusses different agricultural economic types—such as the pioneer, land farmer, exploiter, and husbandman—and their influence on rural life, emphasizing the need for revitalization in the church's mission to adapt to these evolving dynamics. The opening of the book begins with a preface that highlights the need for thorough examination and analysis of the challenges facing rural communities, particularly the impact of industrialization and changing societal norms. Wilson defines the church and school as vital institutions within these communities, likening them to the "eyes" that reflect social health. He stresses that as communities mature, their needs require more than just spiritual guidance; they need active participation from religious leaders in addressing community issues. The text sets the stage for an exploration of historical and contemporary rural community life, outlining Wilson's intention to provide insights into how religious institutions can play a significant role in fostering social cohesion and development in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilson, Warren H. (Warren Hugh), 1867-1937
EBook No.: 30563
Published: Nov 29, 2009
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Country life
Subject: Christian sociology
LoCC: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.