“6. The acculturation process takes place within the social environment; if this environment does not exist, no culture can form. The more numerous and varied the contacts, the more intensely does acculturation flourish. Chambert de Lauwe was the first to point out this function of certain urban areas (especially old districts), which he termed ‘acculturation zones.’ He noted in particular that the culture-forming process is strongest in those districts where the population is looked upon as anti-social, and that the contact between different groups—a contact that gives rise to new culture-forming elements—is most intense in districts where there is evidence of social dislocation.” — from Constant A. Nieuwenhuis’ “New Urbanism” (Provo #9, 12 May 1966)
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