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Newcomer, Quint – Social Education, 1999
Describes the community of Monteverde, a small town located in the Tilaran Mountains of Costa Rica, that was founded by a group of Quaker families. Indicates the importance of community as a means to an achievement of shared purposes and the many smaller communities that all contribute to the sustainable development of Monteverde. (CMK)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Community, Community Characteristics, Cultural Pluralism