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Thompson, Bryan; Agocs, Carol – 1975
The purpose of this paper is to outline a rationale and procedure for surveying and mapping the ethnic composition and community characteristics for local units both in the City of Detroit and neighboring suburbs. Both educational and practical benefits are claimed for this project. Data will be collected for a small section of the city. Generally…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Surveys, Ethnic Distribution, Geographic Distribution
Shaw, Clifford R.; McKay, Henry D. – 1969
A revision of a work published in 1929, the book updates data on delinquency in Chicago. Findings revealed that rates of delinquents and commitments vary consistently, low rates reflect the existence of a stable institutional structure, a high incidence of deliquency indicates a breakdown of machinery through which population needs are met, high…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Community Characteristics, Community Problems, Community Surveys