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The sixth part in a series of studies in community sociology, this volume covers issues such as: using classical theorists to reconceptualize community dynamics; AIDS in the community; communes; new immigrant communities; and communities in cyberspace.

This volume presents research focusing on environmental issues, local community and global changes resulting from socioeconomic and political forces in advanced industrialized societies. There are case studies of community problems, and community development efforts are discussed.

Varieties of Community Sociology

Volume 1 of Research in Community Sociology focuses on "Community of the Streets".

An analysis of community sociology that examines African community issues and patterns of development. It covers such topics as: community problems and collective action; community economic development; small communities in transition; ghetto formation and community dynamics; and, heritage and symbolism.

This is the 2nd volume in the Communities in Transition Series, edited by Dan A Chekki.

The process of globalization, communication/information technology, multinational corporation-based economy, have tended to transform and restructure contemporary communities in a variety of ways. We need to know the emerging structure, and the dynamics of communities facing complex problems in a changing world. This work deals with this area.