The Social Class System of American Communities . This topic covers the social class composition of various American communities. Attention is given to how social class affects life chances and life styles and to how it is related to organizations within the community. The Human Ecology of Urban Communities . This topic describes land use and land use policies in large American cities.
Major attention is given to social forces shaping changes in land use.
The Political Economy of Communities . Relationships between organizations inside communities and between organizations in communities and the larger society are studied. Special attention is given to relationships between community organizations and to power relationships in communities. The Social Psychology of Urban Life . This section examines possible differences between urban and rural dwellers in psychological outlook and mental health.