CaliforniaThe concept of social world is given greater analytical power by categorizing differential participation through a typology of social types-strangers, tourists, regulars, and insiders. These trans-situational social types are examined in terms of their commitment, relationships, experiences, and orientation to social worlds. Social worlds are also discussed in terms of three qualities of interaction-relevance, accessibility, and receptivity.
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