For over fifty years numerous public intellectuals and social theorists have insisted that community is dead. Some would have us believe that we act solely as individuals choosing our own fates regardless of our surroundings; while other theories place us at the mercy of global forces beyond our control. These two perspectives dominate contemporary views of society; but by rejecting the importance of place they are both deeply flawed. Based on one of the most ambitious studies in the history of social science; Great American City argues that communities still matter because life is decisively shaped by where you live.
#278680 in Books Robert J Sampson 2013-06-14 2013-06-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.30 x 6.00l; 1.63 #File Name: 022605568X552 pagesGreat American City Chicago and the Enduring Neighborhood Effect
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book does a great job bringing awareness to is faced in historically oppressed ...By TruthThis book does a great job bringing awareness to is faced in historically oppressed areas. Even today these urban communities are still oppressed bu the wars on drugs verses needed wars on poverty. The rich get richer; the poor get prison; the oppressed stay oppressed through the mass incarceration of minority males and the lack of Quality mental health services and economic resources. This book is a must read to bring awareness to this urban crisis.16 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Clear and conciseBy Bingo BuchananIn this book; Robert Sampson clearly summarizes two decades worth of research on neighborhood effects in Chicago and provides new findings that move urban studies forward. While some of Dr. Sampson's journal articles are dense and complicated; this book is not. It is incredibly clear and concise. Sampson wisely leaves out explanations of the rigorous and advanced statistics used to draw the conclusions; and focuses more on interpretation and explanation. This approach makes the oftentimes confusing neighborhood effects research much more accessible. Sampson also provides what is probably the clearest definition of collective efficacy to date.This book is a must-read for people interested in how a neighborhood can affect life outcomes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommendedBy KateWell researched and a great read! Definitely recommend
