The Country-Life Movement in the United States

Embracing the Rural Landscape: A Scholarly Exploration of Agricultural Education and Country Living in AmericaBy L. H. Bailey
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In "The Country-Life Movement in the United States," L. H. Bailey intricately explores the transformative ideals and social dynamics rooted in the American agrarian tradition. Through a blend of historical analysis and lyrical prose, Bailey examines the movement's advocacy for rural living as a remedy to industrial urbanization, underscoring its impact on education, community development, and environmental stewardship during the early 20th century. His narrative is steeped in a rich literary style that balances scholarly rigor with accessible language, making a complex topic comprehensible to a broad audience. L. H. Bailey, a preeminent horticulturist and educator, championed the holistic integration of agriculture with daily life. His lifelong commitment to agricultural education and sustainable living finds its roots in his own rural upbringing. This background, coupled with his progressive outlook on country life, shaped his critical perspective on the interplay between humanity and the land, allowing him to advocate vigorously for the values of the country-life movement during an era of rapid modernization. Bailey'Äôs "The Country-Life Movement" is an essential read for scholars and general readers alike, offering profound insights into a pivotal yet often overlooked aspect of American cultural history. It beckons anyone interested in environmental studies, sociology, or the evolution of rural identity to reflect on the enduring significance of the countryside in contemporary discourse.

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GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The abandoned farms. [1]
2The new farming.
3RECLAMATION IN RELATION TO COUNTRY LIFE; AND THE RESERVE LANDS
4The interests of society in the work.
5A broad reclamation movement.
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6Supplemental irrigation.
7We need reserves.
8WHAT IS TO BE THE OUTCOME OF OUR INDUSTRIAL CIVILIZATION?
9(1) The making of a new society.
10(2) The fighting edge.
11THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION IN AMERICAN COUNTRY LIFE
12Agriculture in the public schools.
13The American contribution.
14The dangers in the situation.
15The present educational institutions.
16The need of plans to coördinate this educational work.
17Outline of a state plan.
18A state extension program.
19Special local schools for agriculture.[2]
20The lessons of experience.
21WOMAN'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE COUNTRY-LIFE MOVEMENT
22The affairs of the household.
23The affairs of the community.
24The woman's outlook.
25The means of education.
26HOW SHALL WE SECURE COMMUNITY LIFE IN THE OPEN COUNTRY?
27Hamlet life.
28The category of agencies.
29Community interest is of the spirit.
30A POINT OF VIEW ON THE LABOR PROBLEM
31Reasons for the labor question.
32The remedies.
33Public or social bearings.
34Supervision in farm labor.
35What is the farmer to do?
36THE MIDDLEMAN QUESTION
37Farmer does not get his share.
38Relation of the question to cost-of-living.
39The farmer's part.
40The middleman's part.
41A system of economic waste.
42Coöperation of farmers will not solve it.
43It is the business of government.
44Must be a continuing process of control.
45COUNTY AND LOCAL FAIRS
46Nature of the fair.
47Features to be eliminated.
48Constructive program.
49The financial support.
50An educational basis.

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