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Questioning the community question: Wal-Mart, place identity and a classic New England town
Abstract
This dissertation explores the significance of "community" and "place identity" in a New England town. I draw upon place identity theory, along with the work in community sociology regarding the significance of "community" in modern societies as foundations for constructing a model of place identity and community/society ambivalence. The research is based on a case study of a New England town's efforts to create an economic development plan after facing a threat from Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated.
Subject Area
Sociology|American studies|Business costs
Recommended Citation
Robbins, Todd Jeffrey, "Questioning the community question: Wal-Mart, place identity and a classic New England town" (1998). Doctoral Dissertations Available from Proquest. AAI9909211.
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI9909211