Description: This book examines the nature of community as it currently exists in our increasingly metropolitan society. It tests a century of sociological theory and research with the concentrated study of a small Midwestern community in metropolitan Ohio. The final analysis is a quantitative and qualitative detailing of the community's geographical and social settings, creating a comprehensive picture of community life.
Review Quotes:
"...this competently researched study has generated some interesting, complex, and provocative findings....The autors write clearly, with touches of humor, and their book could be used in undergraduate or graduate community and urban sociology courses." --Choice Reviews
"...this competently researched study has generated some interesting, complex, and provocative findings....The autors write clearly, with touches of humor, and their book could be used in undergraduate or graduate community and urban sociology courses. s CHOICE" --Choice Reviews