Conflict Between Communities is a fascinating account of the competition among American communities as they vied with each other--often unscrupulously--for the position of county seat during the 19th and 20th centuries. The study goes on to show important parallels between these and larger forms of human conflict. In a comprehensive analysis, Schellenberg shows the significance of these conflicts to America's development. This volume is of interest to sociologists, political scientists, and historians.