Investing in people: the human capital needs of rural America.

Abstract

Part 1 From concept to reality: human capital in rural America - a theoretical perspective, Lionel J. Beaulieu and David Mulkey the current status of human capital in the rural U.S., Molly Sizer Killian and L.J. Beaulieu. Part 2 Forces shaping the future of rural America: economic forces shaping the future of rural America, Glen C. Pulver social forces shaping the nature of rural America, Kenneth P. Wilkinson paradigm gridlock and the two faces of technlogy, Drew Hyman, et al. Part 3 Aspects of human resources conditions across rural America: human capital and rural poverty, Peggy J. Ross and Elizabeth S. Morrissey the educational attainments of American Indians, C. Matthew Snipp down and out in rural America - the status of blacks and hispanics in the 1980s, Thomas A. Lyson gender differences in human capital in rural America, Jill L. Findeis adapting to economic change - the case of displaced workers, Paul Swaim migration and the loss of human resources in rural America, Daniel T. Lichter, et al. Part 4 Strategies for strengthening the human capital resources of rural America: capacity building - re-examining the role of the rural school, Daryl Hobbs the influence of health and health care on rural economic development, W. Bruce Vogel and Raymond T. Coward family and household effects on the educational attainment of young adults, DeeAnn Wenk and Constance L. Hardesty the labor market and human capital investment, Judith I. Stallman, et al studying the disaffected community - lessons for human resource enhancement, A.E. Luloff and Louis E. Sanson, Jr strengthening the human resources of rural America - towards an integrated strategy, D. Mulkey and L.J. Beaulieu.