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Abstract
Introduction: An appraisal of extension programs in rural sociology may he made either of the work itself, or of the work as rural sociology. The second is of more consequence if rural sociologists as a professional class are to perform services of value to rural folk. That one State sponsors recreation and designates it leisure time, while another State promotes a similar program under the title of rural sociology confuses the programs both in sociology and recreation. Similar confusion occurs for the gamut of activities such as discussion, dramatics, schools for ministers, etc., but the difficulty has emerged through efforts to meet folk needs. However, with some analysis such confusion need not continue. This paper, therefore, presents (1) an analysis of the work being done under the title of rural sociology or rural organization, (2) a characterization of rural sociology itself, and (3) the appraisal which is the examination of the relation between the two.