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Peer reviewedFreudenburg, William R. – Rural Sociology, 1992
Examines development of rural communities and regions that depend on extractive industries (involving removal of raw materials from nature). Discusses "addictive activities" in such communities characterized by rising operation costs and declining commodities' prices. Discusses community and regional characteristics contributing to…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
