Gregory M. Fulkerson & Alexander R. Thomas 
Urbanormativity [EPUB ebook] 
Reality, Representation, and Everyday Life

This book investigates urbanormativitya concept that privileges urban normalcy and desirability over rural deviance and undesirability. The ‘;reality’ section outlines its foundationsurbanization, urban-rural systems, and urban dependency. The ‘;representation’ section explores urbanormative culture by considering cultural capital, media, and identity. The last section, ‘;everyday life, ‘ examines urban-rural disparities in law and politics and in life within different communities. It concludes by calling for a rural justice approach that will revalue the rural.