Social Problems in Porto Rico by Fred K. Fleagle
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"Social Problems in Porto Rico" by Fred K. Fleagle is a sociological publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore and classify the social issues faced by the rural population of Puerto Rico, with a focus on presenting data that can aid classroom study and discussions. The text seeks to provide an analysis of various aspects of life on the island, highlighting the conditions and obstacles faced by
its people, especially the jíbaro, the local rural laborer. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose of his study as both an evaluation of the social landscape in Puerto Rico and a basis for discussing rural sociology. Fleagle notes the significant disparity between the urban and rural populations, indicating that 80% of the islanders live in rural areas. The discussion introduces key demographic details from the 1910 census, highlighting racial distributions and the socio-economic dynamics at play. This initial portion emphasizes the challenges confronting the jíbaro and sets the tone for a more in-depth exploration of the social problems related to rural living, such as inadequate housing, the influence of agricultural practices, and the effects of overpopulation on community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fleagle, Fred K. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17017543 |
| Title | Social Problems in Porto Rico |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Colon, University of Michigan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Puerto Rico -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42985 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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