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A Comparative Note on the Prevalence of Voluntary Associations in Geneva and Paris
Abstract
A comparative study is made of the number & nature of voluntary
associations (VAs) in Paris & Geneva. Swiss data were gathered in
1952 through an analysis of the list of postal savings accounts, a
service most organizations use. Since French law requires
organizations to register with their prefectures, information
regarding Paris VAs was obtained from the Departement de la Seine in
1964. Results revealed that growth of VAs, like the birth rate,
declined during wartime & rose afterwards. Leisure groups were
more prevalent in Paris, while Geneva had more common interest &
mutual help groups. Although Switzerland has never been involved in a
war, both Paris & Geneva had the same proportion of veterans
groups. Similarity was also found in the numbers of professional,
alumni, & youth VAs in both cities. 3 Tables. M. Cain.
Journal
(1972)
vol1
no3
pages42-45
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