| The Farm Press, Reform and Rural Change, 1895-1920 Contributor(s): Fry, John J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415652413 ISBN-13: 9780415652414 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - History | United States - General - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) |
| Dewey: 070.449 |
| Series: Studies in American Popular History and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6" W x 9" (0.78 lbs) 258 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Demographic Orientation - Rural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This project contributes to our understanding of rural Midwesterners and farm newspapers at the turn of the century. While cultural historians have mainly focused on readers in town and cities, it examines Midwestern farmers. It also contributes to the "new rural history" by exploring the ideas of Hal Barron and others that country people selectively adapted the advice given to them by reformers. Finally, it furthers our understanding of American farm newspapers themselves and offers suggestions on how to use them as sources. |