The Evolution of the Country Community : Pilgrim Press : 9781437217032 : 1437217036 : 27 Oct 2008 : ""The Evolution of the Country Community: A Study in Religious Sociology"" is a book written by Warren Hugh Wilson and published in 1912. It is an examination of the social and religious changes that occurred in rural communities in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wilson explores the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of new religious movements on the traditional rural way of life. He argues that these changes led to a decline in the importance of traditional religious institutions and a rise in individualism and secularism. The book is based on extensive fieldwork and interviews conducted by Wilson in rural communities across the country. It is considered a landmark work in the field of rural sociology and remains relevant today for its insights into the changing nature of rural communities and the role of religion in American societ