Small Town Fragmentation and the Politics of Community

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The town of Alexandria, like many other small towns, has become increasingly integrated into national economic and social networks. In some respects it has benefited from a more diversified local industrial base, while at the same time experiencing more of the kinds of social divisions (e.g., class and linguistic) that are characteristic of larger centres, and remaining entirely dependent on political and economic decisions made elsewhere. Local politics seem least changed, still governed by a merchant-like mentality which downplays conflict and limits government intervention. Issues of genuine significance rarely emerge and voices challenging traditional values are rarely heard.

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