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Youmans, Russell C. – 1983
Rural development is a democratic process involving local people in the analysis of their problems. It requires involvement from public and private organizations to deliver technical information, education, resources, organization, and other forms of tangible support. Diversity of lifestyles, changing energy costs, small inexpensive computers, and…
Descriptors: Communications, Community Development, Community Involvement, Economic Change
Miller, Bruce A. – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1993
The survival of many rural communities is threatened by complex interacting economic and social conditions. Schools can play a significant role in revitalizing rural communities. Three approaches to community development involve community as curriculum; school as community center; and school-based economic development. Successful programs…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Problems, Community Schools, Economic Change
Castle, Emery, Ed.; Baldwin, Barbara, Ed. – 1990
From an interdisciplinary perspective, this proceedings of the National Rural Studies Committee examines how rural people, communities, and institutions have and are adapting to the enormous changes of recent decades, especially the 1980s. The specialized scholarly presentations cover such diverse issues as rural family, public policies,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Community Development, Economic Change, Institutions
John, DeWitt; And Others – 1988
This book outlines the competitive challenge facing rural America and discusses signs of hope for the rural economy. It reports some "secrets of success" in 16 rural farm belt counties that have gained employment while most rural areas are losing jobs. It also describes new state initiatives to help rural communities and lists operating…
Descriptors: Community Development, Developmental Programs, Economic Change, Economic Development
Thomas, Margaret G. – 1986
This sourcebook offers training and technical assistance materials for use in planning rural economic development strategies. It is intended that this book be used by public officials, community leaders, and rural development practitioners who are concerned with strengthening the economics of small towns and rural areas throughout the United…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Development, Community Planning, Developmental Programs
Blakely, Edward J.; Bradshaw, Ted K. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1981
Discusses implications of population turnaround, reverse migration for societal polarization, human resources based economy, and rural/urban segmentation on the new socioeconomic role of rural areas. Identifies an interrelated public policy model composed of local community, human resources, technical inputs, and integrating institutions to…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Change, Community Development, Economic Change

Reid, J. Norman – Research in Rural Education, 1989
Reviews current trends in the restructuring of rural economies and labor markets. Outlines metro-nonmetro differences in earnings and production sector job growth, by years of school completed. Discusses rural and community development solutions to local economic problems and the role of education in such development. Contains 15 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Change, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Redwood, Anthony – Journal of State Government, 1988
Studies economic problems threatening prospects for development in rural communities. Examines "key foundations" required for economic growth, job creation, and issues of human resource development. Concludes global and technological factors forcing traditional rural economies into decline. Suggests nonmetropolitan communities invest in…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Development, Community Problems, Community Resources
Baker, Harold R. – 1993
This book examines cases of rural community development initiatives in the United States, Canada, and Europe, identified during a study of multicommunity collaboration projects. Section 1 includes 36 community development ideas operating at provincial, regional, and local levels. Included are ideas such as bank community development corporations,…
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Change, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Baker, Harold R. – 1993
This book reports on a study of rural community development policies and practices in the United States, Europe, and Canada in relation to multicommunity collaboration as a rural restructuring strategy. The study focused on multicommunity collaboration involving two or more small rural communities working together to attain social or economic…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Development, Community Leaders, Cooperative Programs
Beaulieu, Lionel J., Ed.; Mulkey, David, Ed. – 1995
This book provides an overview of existing human resource conditions in rural America; examines key economic, social, and technological forces shaping the future viability of rural areas; describes human capital issues for rural women and minority groups; and outlines strategies to strengthen rural human capital resources. Chapters are: (1)…
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Change, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship
Deaton, Brady J. – 1979
There is no present consensus regarding long-term consequences of rural industrialization on society. Since 1950, smaller rural communities in the South and Southwestern United States have gained in industrialization due to their generally low-wage non-union labor supply and lower tax structure, both attractive to industry seeking greater profits.…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Change, Community Development, Community Involvement