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Campbell, David; Co -As, David – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1983
Describes the Skyline Farms Project in Appalachian Alabama, a largely unsuccessful attempt to transform ex-tenant farmers into independent landowners. Traces the history of Skyline Farms from the 1930s to the early 1940s. Describes community attitudes and social services (education, health, recreation, home economics). Discusses reasons for the…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Development, Community Services, Farmers
Matsuoka, Jon K.; Shera, Wes J. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1991
The impact of resort development on Lana'i island (Hawaii) was investigated through community and island assessments, surveys of households and high school students, and focus groups. Assessment results relate to economic impacts, community services, community satisfaction, quality of life, and social impacts. Recommendations are included for…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Benefits, Community Development, Community Services
Mermelstein, Joanne; Sundet, Paul A. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1995
Draws on evidence concerning rural population, families, schools, churches, and communities to conclude that the conceptualization of rural as "different from urban" has no contemporary empirical support and that differences among rural areas are greater than rural-urban differences. Offers suggestions for refocusing social work practice on the…
Descriptors: Church Role, Community Development, Community Services, Delivery Systems
