The Human Face of the Countryside: An Anthropological Look at Rural Development

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https://doi.org/10.5377/rtu.v15i42.23029

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Rural Anthropology, Rural Development, Paradigms, Neo-structuralism, Neo-Keynesianism

Abstract

Rural Development, from an Anthropological perspective, is a theoretically broad field. The main objective is to relate a paradigm to rural life. A theoretical review is used to analyze the context of rurality and rurality. Different paradigms, on their own, cannot delve deeply into rural or agrarian issues; rather, they must be in constant contact with reality. This, in a broad sense, is the dialectic of paradigms as models for understanding life in rural contexts. Peasant life is not simple; it is complex. Quantum leaps are necessary to achieve genuine transformation processes in agriculture, forestry, livestock farming, and, consequently, in the quality of life of people in rural areas. Rural Anthropology is a valuable theoretical tool for understanding rurality from a cultural perspective. Finally, a neo-structural and neo-Keynesian paradigm is invoked to promote transformation processes in rural areas and rurality.

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Published

2026-06-12

How to Cite

Velásquez Hernández, J. R. (2026). The Human Face of the Countryside: An Anthropological Look at Rural Development. Torreon Universitario Magazine, 15(42), 162–177. https://doi.org/10.5377/rtu.v15i42.23029

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Social sciences, Business education and Law