article

Living standards in rural Iran

Middle East journal • 3 • Published In 1949 • Pages: 140-150

By: Hayden, Lyle J..

Abstract
The author of this article spent three years organizing and directing the Near East Foundations rural improvement program in some thirty to thirty-five villages southeast of Tehran. The village described in this article is a composite generally typical of the central Iranian plateau.' The author calls his village Aliabad and his typical farmer Hosayn Isfahani. Along with data about living standards, land ownership, water supply, health, and adult education, this article indicates the efforts made by the Foundation to avoid upsetting village social structure by encouraging local leadership and initiative wherever possible.
Subjects
Tillage
Agricultural science
Dwellings
Renting and leasing
Classes
Public health and sanitation
culture
Iran
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Mary L. Bartlett ; 1954
Field Date
1945-1948
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
'Aliabad' village, near Tehra, Iran
Notes
Lyle J. Hayden
LCCN
48002240
LCSH
Iranians