The history of the rural West in modern times is in many ways the
history of America. Family farms have vanished and the rise of
cities and suburbs have made the West disproportionately urban
since World War II. But even though the West may seem less rural
today than it was a century ago, agriculture, rural life, and
agrarian politics remain inextricably linked to the economy and
culture of the entire region.
In this new collection of original essays, a team of outstanding
scholars--Donald J. Pisani, Paula M. Nelson, David Rich Lewis, and
others--survey the changes in farms, small towns, and reservations
throughout the West during the post-War era. They offer a fresh
look at the major aspects of the rural West's history since 1945,
showing how the advent of agribusiness has changed the character of
rural life and exploring the ways in which the West nevertheless
remains uniquely rural.
Some of the essays treat subjects long important to studies of
the West, such as the cattle industry, agriculture, migrant labor,
water policy, and environmental concerns. Others consider topics of
increasing interest: social change, ranch and farm women, and
reservation life. Together, they show how rural Westerners continue
to make their voices heard in the national debate over major
issues, from civil rights and welfare to environmental protection
and corporate regulation.
"The Rural West Since World War II" greatly enlarges our
understanding of this immense region, as well as its ties to and
impact on the nation's political history. The volume will be
required reading for anyone interested in rural, agricultural, and
Western history, as it clearly shows this familiar region to be
more than wide open spaces.
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