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Grassroots associations /

David Horton Smith examines in depth the distinctive nature and characteristics of a previously under-studied area which includes such groups as Alcoholics Anonymous, community environmental action committees and church Bible study groups.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Smith, David Horton
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Machine generated contents note: pt. I Toward a Round-Earth Paradigm for the Voluntary Nonprofit Sector
  • Ch. 1 Definitions and Metaphors
  • Ch. 2 Revising Flat-Earth Maps: The Rest of the Voluntary Nonprofit Sector
  • pt. II Distinctive Nature of Grassroots Associations
  • Ch. 3 Formational Characteristics
  • Ch. 4 Internal Guidance Systems
  • Ch. 5 Internal Structure
  • Ch. 6 Internal Processes
  • Ch. 7 Leaders and Environments
  • Ch. 8 Life Cycle Changes
  • Ch. 9 Impact and Effectiveness
  • pt. III Theoretical Paradigms and Conclusions
  • Ch. 10 Flat-Earth Paradigms and a Round-Earth Paradigm Outline
  • Ch. 11 Some Conclusions and Forecasts: The Advent of Homo Voluntas
  • App. A Description of the (Largely North American) Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action
  • App. B Creating a Local Nonprofit Sampling Frame Including Grassroots Associations: An American Example
  • App. C Methodology of the Smith One-Suburb Study.