Foot and mouth disease and BSE have both had a devastating impact
on rural society. Alongside these devastating developments, the
rise of the organic food movement has helped to revitalize an
already politicized rural population. From fox-hunting to farming,
the vigour with which rural activities and living are defended
overturns received notions of a sleepy and complacent countryside.
Over the years "rural life" has been defined, redefined and
eventually fallen out of fashion as a sociological concept--in
contrast to urban studies, which has flourished. This much-needed
reappraisal calls for its reinterpretation in light of the profound
changes affecting the countryside. First providing an overview of
rural sociology, Hillyard goes on to offer contemporary case
studies that clearly demonstrate the need for a reinvigorated rural
sociology. Tackling a range of contentious issues--from fox-hunting
to organic farming--this book offers a new model for rural
sociology and reassesses its role in contemporary society.
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