Here is a link to the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech. The have access to articles on spatial issues if interested
http://www.mi.vt.edu/web/page/889/sectionid/580/pagelevel/2/parentid/580/interiorHPD.asp
Also are a few interesting articles (selfishly related to my dissertation topic) on community development, spatial isolation, and social mobility.
http://www.mi.vt.edu/web/page/889/sectionid/580/pagelevel/2/parentid/580/interiorHPD.asp
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Much of this work derives from the 'spatial mismatch' hypothesis. John Kain is credited w/introducing it though William Julius Wilson popularized the basic idea, opportunity structure. The work focuses on empirical approaches to mapping segregation/desegregation in urban areas, especially related to schooling, housing, and jobs. Wilson, a sociologist, was based on U. Chicago when this early work was done.
You might look at these two pieces for general critique of literature and working hypotheses in this area: Spatial Mmismatch: From the Hypothesis to the Theories">, and
Economic Theory and the Spatial Mismatch Hypothesis">.
You want to pay particular attention to three things when reading. One is the discussion of the weaknesses in the mismatch theory. The second is, weaknesses notwithstanding, what insights might you gain by substituting a focus on (lack of quality) schooling rather than jobs? Finally, what value might a more systemic approach add to general 'mismatch' thesis?
Dr. Rhodes, for some reason I am not able to access these links.
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