Experiences with Economic Assistance, Poverty, and Local Resources in a Peri-Rural Area of South Dakota

Abstract

An interdisciplinary qualitative examination of the experiences of 27 people receiving economic assistance in a small South Dakota town revealed interesting insight into coping strategies unique to peri-rural areas. Results... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Julie Yingling (South Dakota State University)
  2. Candace May (South Dakota State University)

Topic Area

Rural Poverty

Session

SID.05 » Spatial and Relational Aspects of Rural Poverty (and Prosperity) (09:30 - Saturday, 28th July, Jantzen)