ABSTRACT
The general purpose of the study was to discover regularities in the system from which it might be possible to generalize. Whether the city's similarity to the nation in its instrumental activities signified a parallel similarity in integrative affairs is unknown; but, given regional differences, it seemed likely that, except for a certain political conservatism, Syracuse came as close to representing American cities of its size as any one city could. Social agencies funded by Community Chests* and sponsored by groups of citizens or by the three major religious faiths were also considered private. Gaps in the system were harder to see than redundancies, both because those who lack services have little voice, and because those who initiate services tend to be well-to-do board members whose perspective is limited by their own position in the community. The best method for studying the regulative system would probably be to conduct a prospective study of its potential applicants.
