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The Sociology of Community Connections

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  • Discusses the rationale of community (the purpose it serves), the varieties of communities, the effects of social change on communities, the causes and solutions for community problems, and what is a moral community and a good citizen

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Social Connections

    Pages 1-28
  3. Common Ties

    Pages 49-72
  4. Fragmented Ties

    Pages 73-99
  5. Communities in Crisis

    Pages 101-131
  6. Connections of Faith

    Pages 161-186
  7. Vital Bonds

    Pages 187-211
  8. The Social Internet

    Pages 213-231
  9. Solitary Communities

    Pages 233-248
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 249-303

About this book

Community is a key concept in sociology. In the last decade, especially with the explosion of electronic communication, the definition of community has changed. There is now a need to define the concept of community and tie it to the various levels of human interaction, from the global to the individual.

Currently there are many books that address many aspects of community, but there is a lack of text which "connects" the concept of community with the range of issues from the macro level to the micro level.

This book will discuss the rationale for community, the varieties of communities, the effect of social change on communities and many other factors of connectedness as the costs for losing it.

Authors and Affiliations

  • New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

    John G. Bruhn

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