Sociology and Space, No. 18, 1967.
Review article
Practise and Rural Sociology in the World
Cvetko Kostić
Abstract
Rural sociology is not equally developed in different parts of the world. The
reasons for this are different. In a considerable measure they are of an historic
nature; for the need for it came to be felt in some places earlier, in some later.
Thus it first emerged in Europe and North America where it is now theoretically
most highly developed. However, since the Second World War and as a result
of the dissolution of the colonial system many new states have emerged in Asia,
Africa and Latin America in which peasants from the majority of the population.
Since most of these countries were underdeveloped, their scientific and practical
requirements demanded a scientific sociological approach to the study of their
rural societies. This was especially demanded by various social forces seeking the
transformation or preservation of the existing relations in rural areas. These forces
include the state, political parties, churches, cooperatives and international organizations.
This development has led to the need for the profession of rural
sociologist.
There are also other factors which have a promoting influence on this development.
One of them is the effect of various social systems. In this respect there are
not only differences between capitalist and socialist countries, but these systems
have a very great effect on undeveloped countries. In some of these the influence
comes chiefly from capitalism, in others from socialism. This development is
further influenced by the structure of the particular rural society, i. e, its underlying
natural basis, the level of its technical development, and differences in climate
and configuration.
The most important aspect of these trends is the fact that the need for professional
rural sociologists is increasing in social practice.
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118745
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Publication date:
14.12.1967.
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