This book integrates the most current research findings on the economic, demographic, fiscal, and social consequences of rapid growth in rural communities and offers strategies that can be used to mitigate the often disruptive impact of that growth. While working extensively with government officials and citizens in rural communities, Drs. Weber an

Westview Replica Editions -- Preface -- Introduction -- Changes Associated with Rapid Growth: Demographic, Economic, Fiscal, Sociocultural -- The Demographic Context of Western Growth -- Local Economic Changes Associated with Rapid Growth -- Local Demographic Changes Associated with Rapid Growth -- The Impacts of Rapid Growth on the Provision and Financing of Local Public Services -- The Impacts of Rapid Growth on Local Organizations and Community Services -- The Impacts of Rapid Growth on the Social and Personal Well-Being of Local Community Residents -- Unique Impacts of Rapid Growth on Minority Groups: The Native American Experience -- Managing Rapid Growth in Rural Areas -- Local Government Options for Managing Rapid Growth -- Organizing for Local Control in Rapid Growth Communities -- Impact Assessment and Rapid Growth Management