Critical Rural Theory: Structure, Space, Culture - Hardcover

Thomas, Alexander R.; Lowe, Brian ; Fulkerson, Greg ; Smith, Polly

9780739135594: Critical Rural Theory: Structure, Space, Culture

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ISBN 10: 0739135597 ISBN 13: 9780739135594

Publisher: Lexington Books, 2011

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Critical Rural Theory provides an exploratory foundation for anyone interested in examining the hegemonic power of urbanization and its impacts on rural people and places. This book is without parallel in the rural sociological literature for its commitment to uncovering the power of culture in addition to structure and space in maintaining urban power.

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About the Authors

Alexander R. Thomas, Ph.D., is professor of sociology at SUNY Oneonta. He is co-editor, with Dr. Gregory Fulkerson, of the Urban-Rural Dynamics book series. He has published numerous books and articles on cities and their relationship with the countryside, including In Gotham's Shadow, The Evolution of the Ancient City, and Critical Rural Theory. He is also author of the newly released book The Sociological Predicament.

Brian Lowe is assistant professor of sociology at SUNY College at Oneonta.

Greg Fulkerson is assistant professor of sociology at SUNY College at Oneonta.

Polly Smith is assistant professor of sociology at Utica College.

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