Sociology in Government The Galpin-Taylor Years in the U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1919-1953 |
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| Author:
| Larson, Olaf F. |
| As told to:
| Zimmerman, Julie N. |
| Assisted by:
| Moe, Edward O. |
| Series title: | Rural Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-271-02849-1 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | Pennsylvania State University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $67.99 |
Book Description:
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From 1919 through 1953, the U.S. Department of Agriculture housed the Division of Farm Population and Rural Life--the first unit within the federal government established specifically for sociological research. Distinguished sociologists Charles Galpin and Carl Taylor provided key leadership for 32 of its 34 years as the Division sought to ......
From 1919 through 1953, the U.S. Department of Agriculture housed the Division of Farm Population and Rural Life--the first unit within the federal government established specifically for sociological research. Distinguished sociologists Charles Galpin and Carl Taylor provided key leadership for 32 of its 34 years as the Division sought to ......