Reinventing Rural: New Realities in an Urbanizing World - Paperback

by Gregory M. Fulkerson (Editor), Alexander R. Thomas (Editor), Leanne M. Avery (Contribution by)

This book analyzes contemporary challenges and solutions to problems facing rural communities. The idea of reinvention is offered as a description of how rural communities adapt by changing focus to alternative economic development strategies and by focusing on improved quality of life. The image of rural given is one of dynamism and resiliency.

Author Biography

Dr. Gregory M. Fulkerson is associate professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oneonta. Dr. Alexander R. Thomas is professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oneonta.