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Profiling Participative Residents in Western Communities
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Matarrita-Cascante, David; Luloff, A. E. – Rural Sociology, 2008
Differences between old-timers and newcomers and their effects on community social dimensions have been the object of much research. These studies have shown how extensive in-migration of people with different socioeconomic backgrounds, values, and perspectives contribute to heightened social conflict in some communities. Popular media accounts…
Descriptors: Social Science Research, Community Involvement, Social Sciences, Community Development
Social Landscapes of the Inter-Mountain West: A Comparison of "Old West" and "New West" Communities
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Winkler, Richelle; Field, Donald R.; Luloff, A. E.; Krannich, Richard S.; Williams, Tracy – Rural Sociology, 2007
Rural communities have experienced dramatic demographic, social, and economic transformations over the past 30 years. Historically characterized by close links between natural resources and social, cultural, and economic structures, few of today's rural communities remain heavily dependent upon traditional extractive industries like ranching,…
Descriptors: Population Growth, Factor Analysis, Rural Areas, Natural Resources
A Profile of the Rural Sociological Society at the Turn of the Century.
Theodori, Gene L.; Luloff, A. E. – Rural Sociologist, 2000
A 1998 membership survey returned by 354 members of the Rural Sociological Society examined member characteristics, members in academic settings, current and future views of the society, the society's role as advocate for rural America, and work-related issues. Results indicate that age and membership have remained stable, diversity has increased,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Attitudes, College Faculty, Collegiality