Great American city: Chicago and the enduring neighborhood effect | Synapse
January 24, 2013
Great American city: Chicago and the enduring neighborhood effect
Key Points
The aim is to explore how neighborhoods influence social behavior and outcomes in Chicago.
Comprehensive literature review
Analysis of social and economic data
Case studies in various Chicago neighborhoods.
Demonstrates that neighborhoods significantly shape individual behaviors and opportunities
Finds a correlation between neighborhood characteristics and crime rates
Highlights the role of social capital in community well-being.
Abstract
Sampson, Robert J. 2012. Great American city: Chicago and the enduring neighborhood effect. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN-13: 9780226734569. pp. 552, 27. 50 cloth. Robert J. Sampson’s. . .