In the post-World War II era, widespread rural poverty, most notably among farmers, dominated rural policy concerns. While no overarching framework guides rural policy at the federal level, adequate housing, employment creation, human capital concerns, poverty, medical care, and infrastructure development remain key foci of federal rural policy.
Presents a study of the San Joaquin Valley (SJV) and a comparison with the Appalachian region. This book analyses the SJV's counties and statistically documents the basis of socio-economic conditions. It also examines the role of federal expenditures in the cities and counties of the SJV.