Knowledge about the community is inherently transitory. In this appealing book, the author traces community sociology from its origins in the theory of Ferdinand Tonnies through its decline within "mass society" and current revival as a valued field of practical knowledge. Lyon gives extensive attention to four of the most fruitful approaches to the study of communities: typology, ecology, systems theory, and conflict theory. He gives readers sound advice to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, and to make use of the approach that best fits the question under investigation. The book emphasizes the importance of relating what we know about communities to the prospect for improving them. In this connection, special emphasis is given to what has been learned about the structure and exercise of power to influence decisions within communities.
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A traditional approach to urban studies,
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Lyon offers a values-free approach to community studies, reviews current and past methodology, and closes with a cogent commentary. Though some may consider a 1989 copyright dated, its value for the college professor lies in its foundational approach and the freedom it allows the prof to tailor content to his/her students' needs. One does not have to constantly battle an ideological polemic and, for this reason, the book is excellent for sectarian colleges. I have used the book for over 10 years, with excellent student feedback.
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This book makes an nice contribution to the area of community sociology. It offers theoretical discussions, methodological insights, and linkages to other disciplines.
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In spite of, and perhaps even because of, the primacy of the "city" and the "community" as focal points for social science theory and research, considerable disagreement still exists over answers to such basic questions as: What is a community? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
holistic community studies, community power research, reputational leaders, sociocultural ecology, technical assistance approach, decisional approach, classic community studies, social area analysis, reputational approach, factorial ecology, community sociology, local indicators, community power studies, urban ecologists, rancorous conflict, community power structure, interactional field, holistic studies, systemic linkage, national economic structure, stratification research, territorial community, typological approach, conflict approach, local quality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yankee City, United States, New York, New Haven, University of Chicago, Robert Park, Roland Warren, Floyd Hunter, Talcott Parsons, Louis Wirth, Ebenezer Howard, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ferdinand Tönnies, Saul Alinsky, Terry Clark, Herbert Gans, Lloyd Warner, Robert Nisbet, Street Corner Society, The Urban Villagers, World War, Biggy Muldoon, David Harvey, Georg Simmel New!
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In spite of, and perhaps even because of, the primacy of the "city" and the "community" as focal points for social science theory and research, considerable disagreement still exists over answers to such basic questions as: What is a community? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
holistic community studies, community power research, reputational leaders, sociocultural ecology, technical assistance approach, decisional approach, classic community studies, social area analysis, reputational approach, factorial ecology, community sociology, local indicators, community power studies, urban ecologists, rancorous conflict, community power structure, interactional field, holistic studies, systemic linkage, national economic structure, stratification research, territorial community, typological approach, conflict approach, local quality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yankee City, United States, New York, New Haven, University of Chicago, Robert Park, Roland Warren, Floyd Hunter, Talcott Parsons, Louis Wirth, Ebenezer Howard, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ferdinand Tönnies, Saul Alinsky, Terry Clark, Herbert Gans, Lloyd Warner, Robert Nisbet, Street Corner Society, The Urban Villagers, World War, Biggy Muldoon, David Harvey, Georg Simmel New!
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