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Peer reviewedRedman, Karin – Education in Rural Australia, 1991
Explores quantitative and qualitative dimensions of rurality in pursuit of a definition. Distinguishes between rural education and education in rural areas. Discusses rural-urban differences in values and lifestyle. Advocates defining rurality from the rural resident's perspective, emphasizing diversity of social, cultural, and occupational…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Identification (Psychology)
Peer reviewedMcSwan, David – Education in Rural Australia, 1996
A 1993 survey of 500 households in rural Scotland, followed by 120 interviews, found that poverty was widespread; subjective assessments of poverty contradicted objective definitions in that people were satisfied with rural life; acceptance of government benefits was low; rental housing was scarce; employment opportunities were limited, especially…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Community Change, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged
