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100 1 _aPlunkett, Horace Curzon, Sir,
_d1854-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Rural Life Problem of the United States :
_bNotes of an Irish Observer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-21
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFarm life
653 _aNatural resources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27305
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