About the book
Rural America is at a crossroads: either it will manage to sustain itself long-term, or—as current trends suggest—it will continue to disappear through depopulation and urbanization. There have been calls for economic redevelopment, but even with these proposals, J. Tom Mueller argues that policymakers, politicians, and academics rarely make a clear case for why rural America matters and is worth saving in the first place. In this provocative book, Mueller meets these issues head-on by presenting a critique of conventional economic development efforts while also articulating why rural America is worthy of preservation.
The Case for Rural America outlines the actions necessary to save our rural places and the people who live there. By suggesting approaches that would benefit urban populations as well as rural—such as establishing a universal basic income and implementing single-payer healthcare—Mueller offers a nuanced understanding of the complex needs of rural America while providing solutions that would benefit us all.
Editions of The Case for Rural America
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469691510
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469691527
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469683126
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469691534
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Rural America is at a crossroads: either it will manage to sustain itself long-term, or—as current trends suggest—it will continue to disappear through depopulation and urbanization. There have been calls for economic redevelopment, but even with these proposals, J. Tom Mueller argues that policymakers, politicians, and academics rarely make a clear case for why rural America matters and is worth saving in the first place. In this provocative book, Mueller meets these issues head-on by presenting a critique of conventional economic development efforts while also articulating why rural America is worthy of preservation.
The Case for Rural America outlines the actions necessary to save our rural places and the people who live there. By suggesting approaches that would benefit urban populations as well as rural—such as establishing a universal basic income and implementing single-payer healthcare—Mueller offers a nuanced understanding of the complex needs of rural America while providing solutions that would benefit us all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Case for Rural America about?
Rural America is at a crossroads: either it will manage to sustain itself long-term, or—as current trends suggest—it will continue to disappear through depopulation and urbanization. There have been calls for economic redevelopment, but even with these proposals, J. Tom Mueller argues that policymakers, politicians, and academics rarely make a clear case for why rural America matters and is worth saving in the first place. In this provocative book, Mueller meets these issues head-on by presenting a critique of conventional economic development efforts while also articulating why rural America is worthy of preservation.
The Case for Rural America outlines the actions necessary to save our rural places and the people who live there. By suggesting approaches that would benefit urban populations as well as rural—such as establishing a universal basic income and implementing single-payer healthcare—Mueller offers a nuanced understanding of the complex needs of rural America while providing solutions that would benefit us all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Case for Rural America?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Rural communities / rural life
Where can I read a sample of The Case for Rural America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469691510
How long is The Case for Rural America and how many pages does it have?
The Case for Rural America has 182 page(s)
Is The Case for Rural America part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Rural Studies Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Case for Rural America?
J. Tom Mueller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Case for Rural America is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469691510) and paperback(ISBN 9781469691527) and ebook(ISBN 9781469683126) and pdf(ISBN 9781469691534)
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