Presents a comparative analysis of changing ethnic residential distributions from 1940-1970 to identify recently evolved forms of ethnic settlement in the Detroit (Michigan) metropolitan area. Identifies and classifies contemporary types of ethnic communities to expand the knowledge of ethnic settlement. (MK)

This paper examines the relationship between the socioeconomic status of selected ethnic groups in metropolitan areas and the extent of foreign stock in the areas, with some control for size and regional classification. (Author/AM)

Discusses residential segregation and the relationship between spatial distance and social isolation through a review of relevant literature and an analysis of census data. Presents five criteria for interpreting the space representing distances among ethnic groups: socioeconomic status, access to local authority housing, immigration patterns,…

Examines some of the arguments used to support the view that residential segregation of ethnic and racial groups is necessarily disintegrative. Suggests that pluralism should receive greater attention as a model of residential segregation. (Author/JLF)

In order to rectify methodological inadequacies in previous research on ethnic residential dissimilarity, this study provides a more direct test of the ethnic-status model (as opposed to the social-status model) by examining the effects of cultural factors, as well as socioeconomic and demographic factors, on ethnic segregation. (EB)

The results of an analysis using indirect standardization provided more support for an ethnic-status explanation of residential dissimilarity than for one emphasizing social class. In particular, mother tongue accounted for a much greater proportion of ethnic, intergenerational residential dissimilarity than did age structure or three common…

This report covers major trends in Jewish residential movement. It also covers the impact of geographic movement on forms of Jewish social activity and community life. (PR)