Rust to RenewalRust to Renewal is guided by theory based on the work of futurist Alvin Toffler and the "wave" model of socioeconomic change. Through this lens, the author explores the history of Youngstown's economy and religious communities. Drawing, parallels between religious attitudes and economic trends, the author presents a model by which Youngstown's current economic crises can be both religiously and economically evaluated. |
Contents
Forward by David L Thomas | 9 |
Authors Preface | 11 |
Introduction The Tofflerian Socioeconomic Wave Model | 15 |
Second Wave Economics in Youngstown | 33 |
Third Wave Economics in Youngstown | 57 |
Third Wave Religious Attitudes in Youngstown | 77 |
Research Findings | 95 |
Interpretation of the Research | 103 |
Conclusion | 119 |
Bibliography | 149 |
Works Cited | 151 |
Related Works | 161 |
Index | 165 |
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