The Other Side of the Tracks: Perception of an Urban Place.

Knight, David B.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Other Side of the Tracks: Perception of an Urban Place.

Knight, David B.

Journal of Geography, v86 n1 p14-18 Jan-Feb 1987

This paper explores how the people of Owen Sound, Ontario viewed the various regions of their city. Presents maps showing perceptions of positive and negative regions. Includes examples of citizens' characterizations of these regions, showing social attitudes and values. (JDH)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Human Geography, Social Attitudes, Social Class, Social Values, Surveys, Urban Environment, Urban Problems, Urban Renewal

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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