The Rural Sociological Enterprise: A Discipline in Transition.

The current social and economic conditions of agriculture and rural America provide an excellent opportunity for rural sociologists to make significant contributions in research, teaching, and extension. There are, however, forces at work that are challenging the resource base of rural sociology. Rural sociologists need to initiate several actions to expand our program base. We also need to expand our linkages to the general scientific community and to increase communication among members of the Rural Sociological Society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]