Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
CHANGING VIEWS OF COMMUNITY STUDIES: MIDDLETOWN AS A CASE STUDY. |
| Authors: |
Hoover, Dwight W. |
| Source: |
Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences. Apr89, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p111-124. 14p. |
| Subjects: |
Social sciences, Religious life, Communities, Sociology, Research, Middletown (Book), Middletown in Transition: A Study in Cultural Conflicts (Book) |
| Geographic Terms: |
Middletown (Ind.), Muncie (Ind.), Indiana, United States |
| Abstract: |
The background and history of the three major studies that have been made of Middletown (Muncie, Indiana) are traced. The findings of these studies are summarized, their contributions evaluated, and their receptions described. The problems inherent in trying to replicate results over a lengthy span of years in community research are analyzed, concluding with some thoughts on the future of community studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
