Authors: Nohlen
Summary: In less than 200 words the entry describes the term and contrasts it with that of society. Community in general is understood as a an intimate form of social interaction between a homogeneous group of people. A distinction is been made between primary and secondary groups, the former defined by personal closeness (family, friendship) the latter by interest (sports clubs). Societies, on the other had, the entry argues are made up of heterogeneous associations.