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Sociology

South Dakota State University

1950

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Social Implications Of Weather Modification, Orville E. Lanham Aug 1950

Social Implications Of Weather Modification, Orville E. Lanham

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

From the research reviewed, several generalizations may be derived. Some degree of caution is to be used as these generalizations are drawn mostly from the studies of three researchers (Lanham, Larson, Haas). Through personal interaction these researchers have cooperated in the design of the basic interview instrument and sample design. Thus, with some common units of measurement the results of the three studies can be compared across time and space. [1] The studies indicate that the public has little knowledge of weather modification. [2] The studies show favorable attitudes and support for cloud seeding programs. [3] The research findings are …


Rural Sociology Iv. School District Atlas, By Counties, W. F. Kumlien Aug 1950

Rural Sociology Iv. School District Atlas, By Counties, W. F. Kumlien

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

The main purpose of this pamphlet is to furnish: (1) a detailed series of county maps portraying all of the public school districts by type in South Dakota. (2) The location of all common schools operating in each county with their respective enrollment as of 1949-50. (3) The location of all common schools from which their respective districts are sending pupils as tuition students either to neighboring common schools or to town and consolidated schools. (4) A summary at the end in which is given the number of schools by counties and indicating where each school has sent its tuition …


South Dakota Handbook Of Population Data, Robert M. Dimit Aug 1950

South Dakota Handbook Of Population Data, Robert M. Dimit

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This handbook has been developed primarily for the use of those planning programs in Agricultural Extension, Schools, Churches, and other groups or agencies concerned with social or economic programs. The data presented were compiled in conjunction with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Project, "Population Changes and Implications for the Development of Agricultural and Rural Life". This project is a cooperation one with the North Central Regional Project, NC-182. Data from the US Census reports of 1940 and 1950 have been analyzed and compiled in this special form. The material is presented without explanation or interpretation since it’s purpose is …