When Even Bad News Is Not So Bad: Local Control over Outside Forces in Community Development.

Richards, R. O.

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ERIC Number: EJ303758

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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When Even Bad News Is Not So Bad: Local Control over Outside Forces in Community Development.

Richards, R. O.

Journal of the Community Development Society, v15 n1 p75-85 1984

This field study of a small midwestern town undergoing development suggests that external resources (such as state and federal aid) do not necessarily diminish local decision making if the community has shared values, conflict resolution mechanisms, local issues, and healthy social networks. (SK)

Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Control, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Federal Aid, Local Issues, Municipalities, Social Networks, State Aid, Values

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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