"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."
By:
John J. Fry Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 640g ISBN:9780415972864 ISBN 10: 0415972868 Series:Studies in American Popular History and Culture Pages: 258 Publication Date:27 April 2005 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
John Fry is Assistant Professor of History at Trinity Christian College.