Rural innovation chains. Two examples for the diffusion of rural innovations

László Letenyei · 2001 · Review of Sociology

Summary. Rural innovation spreads through social networks where prestigious community members serve as economic models. Peasant societies adopt innovations through imitation rather than independent innovation, following respected figures within their networks. Two case studies—one from the Peruvian Andes and one from Hungary—demonstrate that economic changes and new technologies can be adopted while local social networks remain stable and intact, reinforcing rather than destroying existing community bonds.

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Letenyei, L.. (2001). Rural innovation chains. Two examples for the diffusion of rural innovations. Review of Sociology. https://doi.org/10.1556/revsoc.7.2001.1.6

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DOI: 10.1556/revsoc.7.2001.1.6
Countries: Peru, Hungary
Regions: South America, Europe
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28