CONTENTSPreface Acknowledgments Introduction I. Social Capital and Democratic Theory 1. Social Capital and Appalachia 2. Mediating Structures and the Democratic Prospect II. The Democratic Prospect of Mediating Structures 3. Social Dimensions 4. Political Dimensions 5. Economic Dimensions I: Mitigating the Market 6.

Economic Dimensions II: Providing Social Capital III. Mediating Structures and Social Capital 7. Creating and Maintaining Community 8. Management Matters 9. Community Change Conclusion: America's Enduring Dilemma Appendix A: Community-based Mediating Structures by Area of Focus Appendix B: Methodology References Index Maps1. The Spatial Distribution of Appalachian Poverty, 1990 2. Changes in Poverty in Appalachia, 1980-1990 3. Labor Force Participation in Appalachia, 1990 4.

Percentage of Appalachian Working-Age Population with a Work Disability, 1990 5. Substandard Housing in Appalachia, 1990 6. Children in Poverty in Appalachia, 1990 Tables1. Changes in Percentage Share of Aggregate American Family Income, by Income Groups, 1980-1995 2. Social Capital Measures of Population 3. Social Capital Measures of Income 4. Social Capital Measures of Family 5. Social Capital Measures of Education 6.

Social Capital Measures of Housing 7. Social Capital Measures of Health 8. Percentage of Children in Poverty in Appalachia, 1970-1990.