CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.The Rural Community[3]
II.The Farm Home and the Community[14]
III.The Community's People and History[29]
IV.Communication the Means of Community Life[37]
V.The Farm and the Village[46]
VI.Community Aspects of the Farm Business[58]
VII.How Markets Affect Rural Communities[67]
VIII.How Coöperation Strengthens the Community[77]
IX.The Community's Education[91]
X.The Community's Education, Continued; The Extension Movement[107]
XI.The Community's Religious Life[121]
XII.The Community's Health[137]
XIII.The Community's Play and Recreation[153]
XIV.Organizations of the Rural Community[169]
XV.The Community's Dependent[181]
XVI.The Community's Government[196]
XVII.Community Organization[209]
XVIII.Community Planning[222]
XIX.Community Loyalty[234]
Appendix A[247]