Much of the population consisted of young, single, white indentured servants, and as such the colonies, to a large degree, lacked any social cohesiveness.

The defense of "social cohesiveness" referred to in your article is simply too easily used to cloak discriminatory motives for an applicant's rejection.

The social cohesiveness of the pod then draws other individuals into the shallows and may cause further beaching.

Today it is widely accepted that there has been a trade-off between the promotion of diversity and the nation's social cohesiveness.

As new forms of television change broadcasting into "narrowcasting," what will happen to social cohesiveness?

Eight people described consequences of school closure which were related to the extent or the quality of interaction and social cohesiveness within the community.

When there is peace, social cohesiveness, a good transportation structure and communications, the bird of investment will alight on that city.

"There were already great strains on social cohesiveness, the Vietnam war, racial tensions, and then this demoralizing downturn in the economy," he said.

The case could threaten "race relations and social cohesiveness" in schools throughout the state, Mr. Springer said.

It is vital to undertake internal reforms aimed at improving efficiency, creating greater social cohesiveness and democratic responsibility.