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ERIC Number: EJ445000
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-0534
The Condition of the Diverse Regions of Rural America.
Stephens, E. Robert
Journal of Research in Rural Education, v8 n1 p1-13 Win 1992
Critiques the popular view of rural United States and presents various systems for classifying rural counties. Describes six major socioeconomic and political trends affecting rural areas. Hypothesizes the effects of the six major trends on types of nonmetro counties using the typology which classifies nonmetro counties based on primary economic activity. Contains numerous tables. (KS)
Descriptors: Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiscal Capacity, Government Role, Political Influences, Population Trends, Public Policy, Rural Areas, Rural Economics, Rural Education, Socioeconomic Influences, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Counties