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Direct linkFriedland, William H. – Rural Sociology, 2002
When is a farm a farm? When is rural rural? Has the issue of the rural-urban continuum returned? Decades ago rural sociology worked itself into two blind alleys: rural-urban differences and attempts to define the rural-urban fringe. Although these conceptual problems eventually were exhausted, recent developments in California raise the…
Descriptors: Rural Urban Differences, Rural Sociology, Counties, Agriculture
Peer reviewedLarson, Nancy C.; Dearmont, Melissa – Child Welfare, 2002
Explores the unique values and characteristics of rural communities and farm families, particularly individual, family, and community factors that may protect children from potentially negative developmental effects of chronic stress or adversity. Considers community strengths in supporting children's healthy development. Identifies implications…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Caseworker Approach, Child Development, Child Welfare
