Village Improvements and Farm Villages (eBook)

Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Rural Communities

George E. Waring (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
523 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406614630-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Village Improvements and Farm Villages," George E. Waring constructs a compelling treatise advocating for the harmonious integration of agricultural practices and community development. Waring employs a practical yet eloquent literary style, rich with detailed descriptions and insightful analyses, illuminating the potential of rural environments to foster both social well-being and economic prosperity. Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the work serves as both a reflection of contemporary social reform movements and a precursor to the modern concepts of sustainable development and urban planning. George E. Waring, a distinguished engineer and municipal reformer, was profoundly influenced by the transformative period of the late 19th century. His work with sanitation and infrastructure in urban settings inspired a broader vision for rural areas, where he believed that thoughtful improvements could lead to thriving farm villages. Waring's extensive experience in environmental engineering and his commitment to public health shaped his perspective on how rural communities could enhance their quality of life. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in social reform, rural development, and the intersection of agriculture and community planning. Waring'Äôs insightful guidance and pragmatic approach inspire readers to reimagine the potential of rural spaces, making this work a vital addition to both scholarly discourse and practical application.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th century landscapes • agricultural communities • Agricultural community enhancement • Agricultural Innovation • Agriculture General • Civic improvement • Civil engineering insights • Community Building • Community-driven transformations • farming practices • farm life • Historical agricultural reform • Landscape design principles • land use planning • Local Economies • Practical environmental improvements • rural architecture • rural development • Rural development strategies • sustainable farming practices • Sustainable living • village life • Visionary rural planning