Sociology 2105A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Craig Newmark, Barry Wellman, Online Community

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All the people living in a particular district, city, etc. A group of ppl living together as a smaller unit within a karger one, having something in common. A group of nations loosely or closely associated because of common traditions or for political or economic advantage. Ownership or participation in common (community of goods) Chapter 8: community in the network society: community meaning, gemeinschaft generally translated as community and refers to a cohesive social entity that is united by a pre-existing bond. Affiliations are ends in and of themselves and do not directly serve a utilitarian pupose even though benefits can be obtained from the association. Ex: family ties connects ppl in tightly knit groups. Associations people are only loosely connected through bonds that are often goal oriented. Ex: nation state its members are grouped together as a result of sharing the same geographic boundaries and national identity.

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