The Farm Press, Reform and Rural Change, 1895-1920 |
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| Author:
| Fry, John J. |
| Series title: | Studies in American Popular History and Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-135-47542-0 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2005 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
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Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThis 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.