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Evaluating the effects of geographic contexts on individual accessibility: a multilevel approach

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Accessibility to various utilities in a town or city has always influenced the decision of residents to set up residence in a particular area or district. A research was conducted to evaluate the importance of geographic context within the urban environment for residents of Portland, Oregon.

Author: Weber, Joe (American writer), Kwan, Mei-Po
Publisher: Bellwether Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2003
Science & research, Evaluation, Urban policy

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Editorial: revisiting presuppositions

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An overview is presented on the link between urban geography, ecology, and the environment. Topics include tides, solar cycles, global temperatures, sunspots, circadian rhythms, and El Nino/La Nina events.

Author: Berry, Brian J.
Publisher: Bellwether Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2000
Editorial, Study and teaching, Human geography, Human ecology

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Declining Social Capital and Nonprofit Organizations: Consequences for Small Towns After Reform

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The author examines possible problems of nonprofit organizations replacing existing government welfare and social service programs and the availability of social capital to undertake their operation.

Author: Merrett, Christopher D.
Publisher: Bellwether Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Urban Geography
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0272-3638
Year: 2001
Statistical Data Included, Management, Infrastructure (Economics), Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Welfare reform, Social science research, Nonprofit organizations, Welfare, Public assistance, Volunteers

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Urban ecology, Social aspects, Cities and towns
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