Typologies

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the major notions of the typological approach. It outlines and discusses the relevance of at least two classic typologies used in the study of community. It then discusses the major notions of the ecological approach in the study of community and outlines and discusses the relevance of at least two examples of classical ecology used in the study of community. The paper contains a figure of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory.

Table of Contents:
Objective
Typological Approach Defined
Two Classic Typologies in Study of Community
Ecological Approach in the Study of Community
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Typological studies of a community within the framework of the ecological systems theory takes into consideration the interdependence of systems that lead to differential outcomes whether those outcomes be in terms of education, language development, reading and mathematics skills or other skills that are learned within the framework of the community and all the interacting factors within that community . Interacting factors within a community include economic and political factors as well as the complex relationships that exist between individuals and their relationships with their families, institutions in the community, and their own individual relationship with all these aspects of the community in which they live and develop."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Herouard, Florent (2006) Populations Living in Hotels in France: A Typological Approach. Paper presented at the ENHR conference "Housing in an Expanding Europe: Theory, Policy, Participation and Implementation. Ljubljana, Slovenia 2-5 July 2006. Online available at: http://enhr2006-ljubljana.uirs.si/publish/W15_Herouard.pdf
• Croft, William (2002) Typology and Universals. Cambridge University 2002.
• Bell, Colin and Newby, Howard (1974) The Sociology of Community: A Selection of Readings. Routledge 1974.
• Gould, Robyn (2007) An Ecological Approach to National Education Reform. National Center for Youth Law. Youth Law News April-June 2007. Online available at: http://www.youthlaw.org/publications/yln/2007/april_june_2007/an_ecological_approach_to_national_education_reform/
• Paquette, Dede and Ryan, John (nd) Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. Online available at: http://pt3.nl.edu/paquetteryanwebquest.pdf

More papers on Typologies:

• Term Paper # 124333 : "Organizational Typologies"
• Term Paper # 103524 : "Biblical Typology"
• Term Paper # 114553 : "Personality Psychology"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: