ASA Curriculum
Rural Sociology: Teaching About the Complexities and Diversities of American Rural Life.....$16.00/$20.00
Compiled by Carol A. Jenkins and Cathy Rakowski.
Eleven chapters detailing curriculum transformation, initiatives, and techniques for teaching about American rural life. Includes fifteen course outlines, one distance learning course outline, three continuing education course outlines, a chapter on visual portrayals of rural social problems and bibliographic resources. 235 pp., 2000. Stock #370.R00
This publication is jointly published by the Rural Sociological Society and ASA. It is available from the ASA library. Contact The American Sociological Association (ASA) to order.
Rural Realities
The RSS-Sponsored Quarterly Information Series
Self-Employment in
Rural America:
The New Economic Reality
Since 1969, the number of self-employed rural workers has expanded by over 240% to 5.3 million. In comparison, there was only a 61% growth in rural wage and salary workers over the same time period. There are several factors that have bearing on both the rates and earnings associated with self-employment.
Policy Options...
In Our Own Backyard:
Methamphetamine Manufacturing, Trafficking and Abuse in Rural America
Rural Realities Volume 2 Issue 2
Getting Connected:
Broadband Services a Key to a Vibrant Rural America
Rural Realities Volume 2 Issue 1
Starved for Access:
Life in Rural America's Food Deserts
Rural Realities Volume 1 Issue 4
Community Emergency
Response Teams:
From Disaster Responders to Community Builders
Rural Realities Volume 1 Issue 3
Rural People, Rural Places:
The Hidden Costs
of Hurricane Katrina
Rural Realities Volume 1 Issue 2
At the Razor's Edge:
Building Hope for
America's Rural Poor
Rural Realities Volume 1 Issue 1
