Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-221) and index.
Introduction : the heartland and the rural youth exodus -- The achievers -- The stayers -- The seekers -- The returners -- Conclusion : what can be done to save small towns?
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Discusses the hollowing out of small-town America, a phenomenon in which young people graduate from high school and leave their small hometowns, many never to return, and discusses why it is important to the country to keep rural heartland towns growing and thriving.
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Cities and towns-- Growth-- History-- 21st century.
Cities and towns-- United States-- History-- 21st century.
Rural-urban migration-- United States.
Youth-- United States-- Social life and customs-- 21st century.