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The Case of Cooperstown, New York: The Makings of a Perfect Village in an Urbanising World

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  • Gregory Fulkerson
  • Elizabeth Seale

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In this paper we examine the question of how rural communities adapt to global processes of urbanisation and economic restructuring. We do this through a visual and historical case study analysis of Cooperstown, New York. This location is selected because it is a self-proclaimed ‘perfect village’ and by many counts a successful tourist destination. The impact on this community is examined using theoretical concepts that include urbanormativity, rural representations, rural simulacra, and the community capitals framework. We conclude that rural communities may risk sacrificing local qualities in order to appeal to externally imposed urban expectations for a rural experience.

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  • Gregory Fulkerson & Elizabeth Seale, 2012. "The Case of Cooperstown, New York: The Makings of a Perfect Village in an Urbanising World," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 17(4), pages 13-32, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socres:v:17:y:2012:i:4:p:13-32
    DOI: 10.5153/sro.2742
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