The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity by Fiske
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fiske, George Walter, 1872-1945 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12024693 |
| Title | The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Roch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at 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.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Sociology, Rural |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32749 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32749-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 581 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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