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Rural Sociology is the term applied to sociological studies focusing on people in rural areas, and the conditions in which they live and work. It is by nature interdisciplinary, closely related to such fields of environmental sociology, agricultural economics, and demographic studies, and other branches of the social sciences which consider cultural exchange and societal development in the context of rural communities.

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Rural Policy Research Institute - Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs. Center for Rural Studies - A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links. Rural Sociological Society - U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education. Rural Institute on Disabilities - Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas. Institute for Rural America - Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service. International Rural Sociology Association - History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members. Southern Rural Sociological Association - Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US. European Society for Rural Sociology - Features membership details, conference, news, academic resources, and contact information. Southern Rural Sociological Association: Journal of Rural Social Sciences (JRRS) - Features submission instructions and contact information. Agriculture, Food, and Human Values - Features membership information, awards, publications, forum and contact details. Journal of Rural Studies - Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.

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