Scott B Cummings
Biographic Data
| ID | 4229138 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Scott B Cummings |
| GIVEN NAMES | Scott B |
| FAMILY NAME | Cummings |
| SIGNATURE | CUMMINGS S B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Louisville |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1986 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Rethinking American Urban Policy
Sweeping changes have occurred in US cities since the 1960s. Demographic shifts have increased the population and political strength of suburbs. The economy has become globalized and many urban areas have been seriously affected by the reorganization of basic industry. Additionally, the nation is confronted with a deficit of immense proportions. This paper examines the influence of these trends on urban policy intiatives over the past four decade…
The Evolution of Hospice in America Toward Organizational Homogeneity
This article describes and explores the evolution of hospice in America. Using a theory of organizational isomorphism developed by DiMaggio and Powell (1983), the authors assess the development of hospice under conditions of uncertainty, co-optation by external forces, and professionalization by existing health care practitioners. The authors find that hospice programs have become isomorphic over time. That is, they have become more similar to ea…
Rethinking American Urban Policy
Sweeping changes have occurred in US cities since the 1960s. Demographic shifts have increased the population and political strength of suburbs. The economy has become globalized and many urban areas have been seriously affected by the reorganization of basic industry. Additionally, the nation is confronted with a deficit of immense proportions. This paper examines the influence of these trends on urban policy intiatives over the past four decade…
The Evolution of Hospice in America Toward Organizational Homogeneity
This article describes and explores the evolution of hospice in America. Using a theory of organizational isomorphism developed by DiMaggio and Powell (1983), the authors assess the development of hospice under conditions of uncertainty, co-optation by external forces, and professionalization by existing health care practitioners. The authors find that hospice programs have become isomorphic over time. That is, they have become more similar to ea…
The Evolution of Hospice in America Toward Organizational Homogeneity
This article describes and explores the evolution of hospice in America. Using a theory of organizational isomorphism developed by DiMaggio and Powell (1983), the authors assess the development of hospice under conditions of uncertainty, co-optation by external forces, and professionalization by existing health care practitioners. The authors find that hospice programs have become isomorphic over time. That is, they have become more similar to ea…
Rethinking American Urban Policy
Sweeping changes have occurred in US cities since the 1960s. Demographic shifts have increased the population and political strength of suburbs. The economy has become globalized and many urban areas have been seriously affected by the reorganization of basic industry. Additionally, the nation is confronted with a deficit of immense proportions. This paper examines the influence of these trends on urban policy intiatives over the past four decade…
Political science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Development economics (1 work) · Economic geography (1 work) · Economic growth (1 work) · Economics (1 work) · Economy (1 work) · Geography (1 work) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (1 work) · Global Urban Networks and Dynamics (1 work)