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The Transformation of Rural Life: Southern Illinois, 18901990 (Studies in Rural Culture),Used
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Jane Adams focuses on the transformation of rural life in Union County, Illinois, as she explores the ways in which American farming has been experienced and understood in the twentieth century. Reconstructing the histories of seven farms, she places the details of daily life within the context of political and economic change. Adams identifies contradictions that, on a personal level, influenced relations between children and parents, men and women, and bosses and laborers, and that, more generally, changed structures of power within the larger rural community. In this historical ethnography, Adams traces two contradictory narratives: one stresses plenituderich networks of neighbors and kin, the ability to supply families from the farm, the generosity shown to those in needwhile the other stresses the acute hardships and oppressive class, gender, and age inequities that characterized farm life. The New Deal and World War II disrupted both patterns, as the increased capital necessary for successful farming forced many to move from agriculture to higherpaid nonfarm work. This shift also changed the structure of the farm household, as homes modernized and women found work off the farm. Adams concludes that largescale bureaucracies leveled existing class distinctions and that community networks eroded as farmers came to realize an improved standard of living.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Transformation of Rural Life: Southern Illinois, 1890-1990'? A: The book focuses on the transformation of rural life in Union County, Illinois, examining the experiences and understandings of American farming throughout the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jane Adams.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 16, 1994.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the contradictions in rural life, the impact of political and economic changes, and the effects of events like the New Deal and World War II on farming communities.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: The book is classified under the category of State & Local.
- Q: What is the significance of the historical ethnography approach in this book? A: The historical ethnography approach allows for a detailed exploration of personal narratives and socio-economic changes, illustrating the lived experiences of individuals in the rural community.
- Q: Are there any specific farming practices or historical events highlighted in the book? A: Yes, the book reconstructs the histories of seven farms and discusses how historical events like the New Deal and World War II influenced agricultural practices and rural life.