One conference address and two reports on adult education in Zambia are presented. The address is entitled "Adult Education and Industrialization" and the reports are "Adult Education and Industrialisation" and "Adult Education and Rural Development," respectively. (CK)

Consideration is given to the disparity between legislative "hopes" and research findings on rural industrialization in the U.S. (JC)

The Nolan and Heffernan (1974) analysis of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (RDA-72) is discussed. (NQ)

Manufacturing, mining, and recreation were studied to determine varying consequences of industrialization. Results seemed to indicate no superior type, but rather that the community, area, or region must decide what it wants to happen. (Author/KR)

We may be involved in a replay of the Indian genocide and dislocation characteristic of early U.S. history through the workings of international economics. This historical account briefly outlines the recent economic developments in the Brazilian Amazon, the effects that those policies have on the natives, and the United States' involvement in…

Presents a critique of rural development trends in Third World countries. Analyzes the tensions and contradictions between the theory of adult education as a learner participation activity and the manipulative role it often plays in the maintenance of the status quo. (SK)

Uses census data to examine industrialization in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Mississippi. Suggests industrial changes are not uniform and that low-wage employment still predominates. Reports that areas populated with Blacks and poor Whites attract low-wage industries. Suggests policy implications. Contains 28 references. (Author/TES)

This paper analyzes the economic development of Hays County, Texas, the site of Southwest Texas State University and indicates the important effect of that university's growth on the county, which might otherwise have stagnated. (JH)

In this publication, the authors review the historical development of South Dakota communities in the perspective of community change as it occurred in the United States resulting from several important societal factors during the period from 1940-1960. The authors emphasize that, while societal influences continue to operate, forcing adjustment…

Using as an example the radical transformation under way in the food and fiber sector of the economy, the authors inspect the mounting interest in rural development and the lack of interdisciplinary thrust among behavioral scientists identified with agricultural research and service. In considering the emerging structural requirements for…

Rural America is growing again; and, the change in growth and migration patterns means new opportunities for small towns to expand their economic bases and to improve community facilities and services. Part of the Small Town Strategy series, this publication characterizes one small southwestern town that is typical of many others and outlines a…

Information on the commuting patterns of the employees of a recently constructed manufacturing facility in north central Illinois is presented in this report. The subjects included 720 hourly workers and 300 salaried employees of a cold rolling mill. Data were obtained from the 1972 personnel records of the plant and were available for 98% of the…

A recent trend in American economic life has been the location of industrial complexes in traditionally rural areas. When this occurs, there are often accompanying rapid and sometimes traumatic changes in the rural community. These changes, in part, result from investment of new and massive amounts of capital, new employment opportunities,…

This guidebook presents 64 profiles of successful economic development initiatives in the small towns and rural areas of 37 states. Intended for use by rural and small town leaders and rural economic development specialists, the guide provides ideas, encouragement, and an "insider perspective" on alternative rural development strategies.…