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100	1		_aFiske, George Walter, _d1872-1945
245	1	4	_aThe Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-06-09
508			_aProduced by Tom Roch 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 and by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity" by George Walter Fiske is a socio-reformative publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the issues and opportunities present in rural America, particularly highlighting the necessity of trained leadership and a revival of interest in country life among the youth, especially college men and women. The overarching theme addresses the challenges faced by rural communities in the wake of urbanization and emphasizes the importance of investing in rural leadership for the benefit of society. At the start of the book, the author presents a compelling argument regarding the disillusionment of rural youth and their constant attraction towards urban life. He reflects on a 1912 gathering of influential city leaders, revealing that most had rural roots and had benefited from their upbringing. This observation sets the stage for discussing the critical rural issues of depopulation, isolation, and the need for effective social structures to empower country living. By outlining the statistics of rural vs. urban population trends and the cultural implications, Fiske calls for a renewed faith in working and living in the countryside, advocating for the critical role that rural communities play in sustaining national stability and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSociology, Rural
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32749
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