The focus of this book is on how community comes to influence political behaviour; it takes an interdisciplinary approach blending the fields of community psychology, sociology, and political science.

Autorentext

MARY ANDERSON is Assistant Professor in the Department of Government and World Affairs, University of Tampa, USA.

Inhalt
A Research Design for Studying Sense of Community and Political Behavior: Methodological Considerations Measuring Sense of Community Sense of Community, Efficacy, and Trust Political Participation and Sense of Community The Interplay between Sense of Community and Political Discussion The Relationship Between Political Knowledge and Sense of Community An Alternate Approach - Simple Membership Versus Sense of Community Broadening Our Perspective