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100 1 _aWilson, Warren H.
_q(Warren Hugh),
_d1867-1937
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of the Country Community :
_bA Study in Religious Sociology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-29
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCountry life
653 _aChristian sociology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30563
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