The Community in Urban Society

By Larry Lyon

Book Overview

The community is more than an abstract object of theoretical inquiry. It is also a place where people live. It is difficult to determine where community research and theory merge, because the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577660714
• ISBN13: 9781577660712
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A traditional approach to urban studies

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.

Nice Overview of Community Sociology

This book makes an nice contribution to the area of community sociology. It offers theoretical discussions, methodological insights, and linkages to other disciplines.