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The public place The public place Dimitrios I Roussopoulos 97 p. ; 21 cm OL11991153W
Pragmatics of community organization Pragmatics of community organization Bill Lee Recognizing that community practice takes place in a dynamic landscape, Lee provides a practical narrative of community work in his book, Pragmatics of Community Organization. He conceptualizes commu… OL13295084W
Radical-in-Chief Radical-in-Chief Stanley Kurtz President Barack Obama surprised many voters during a pre-election interview when he approvingly noted that Ronald Reagan had “changed the trajectory of America” in a way that other presidents had no… OL15571842W
Collective action and property rights for poverty reduction Collective action and property rights for poverty reduction Esther Mwangi xx, 426 p. : 24 cm OL16117408W
Collective action for social change Collective action for social change Aaron Schutz "This book draws from both authors' extensive experience participating in community organizing efforts and teaching courses on community organizing to novices"--Provided by publisher. OL16915334W
Subversion Inc How Obamas Acorn Red Shirts Are Still Terrorizing And Ripping Off American Taxpayers Subversion Inc How Obamas Acorn Red Shirts Are Still Terrorizing And Ripping Off American Taxpayers Matthew Vadum xii, 436 pages ; 24 cm OL17428277W
The Impossible Community The Impossible Community John P. Clark **The Impossible Community** confronts a critical moment when social and ecological catastrophes loom, the Left seems unable to articulate a response, and the Right controls public debates. This book… OL17762271W
Industrial evolution Industrial evolution Lyle Estill For many people, the word "industry" brings to mind images of sprawling factories belching toxic emissions in a blighted natural landscape. "Industrial" has become synonymous with pollution, human ri… OL17936885W
Promoting community change Promoting community change Mark S. Homan xi, 442 p. : 24 cm OL1828989W
Strategies of community intervention Strategies of community intervention John E. Tropman,John L. Erlich,Jack Rothman xiv, 497 p. : 24 cm OL19130776W
Results that matter Results that matter Paul D. Epstein,Paul Epstein,Paul M. Coates,Lyle D. Wray,David Swain xxvii, 242 p. : 25 cm OL19516244W
Community Structure of Complex Networks Community Structure of Complex Networks Hua-Wei Shen Community structure is a salient structural characteristic of many real-world networks. Communities are generally hierarchical, overlapping, multi-scale and coexist with other types of structural reg… OL19835554W
Using theory in youth and community work practice Using theory in youth and community work practice Chris Parkin,Ilona Buchroth This book will provide students on youth and community work courses with a good understanding of the range of theories that should support their practice. OL19909172W
The abundant community The abundant community McKnight, John There is a growing movement of people with a different vision for their local communities. They know that real satisfaction and the good life are not provided by organizations, institutions, or syste… OL20037285W
We the people We the people Thomas Linzey We the People offers powerful portraits of communities across the United States that have faced threats from environmentally destructive corporate projects and responded by successfully banning those… OL20048248W
Organizing church Organizing church Tim Conder "Organizing Church blends proven principles of community organizing and research on socially active congregations into an essential field guide that will revitalize and empower churches as change age… OL20975109W
Community conversations Community conversations Paul Born "Communities around the world are entering a new era of community building. Whether improving economic conditions and reducing poverty, re-energizing citizens and social programs, reducing crime, or … OL22780532W
The Pollyanna principles The Pollyanna principles Hildy Gottlieb Discusses the principles of how to create the future for your organization and your community and make a difference. OL24292686W
Slavinnen van de macht Slavinnen van de macht Lydia Cacho Een jaar lang verdiepte auteur zich in de wereld van de internationale kinder- en vrouwenhandel. Ze reisde over de hele wereld, bezocht undercover (soms als man verkleed) red light districts, intervi… OL24748777W
Macha! Macha! Macha! Macha! Malou van Hintum Bespiegeling over het huidige feminisme, de toekomst ervan en een kritiek op het door de schrijfster betitelde klaagfeminisme of slachtofferfeminisme. Kritische beschouwing van de erfenis van het fe… OL24749241W
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