Dry bones rattling : community building to revitalize American democracy /

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Dry Bones Rattling offers the first in-depth treatment of how to rebuild the social capital of America's communities while promoting racially inclusive, democratic participation. The Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) network in Texas and the Southwest is gaining national attention as a model fo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Warren, Mark R., 1955-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2001.
Series:Princeton studies in American politics.
Subjects:
Industrial Areas Foundation.
Industrial Areas Foundation
Community organization > Texas.
Community development, Urban > Texas.
Community organization > Southwestern States.
Community development, Urban > Southwestern States.
Organisation communautaire > Texas.
Développement communautaire urbain > Texas.
Organisation communautaire > États-Unis (Sud-Ouest)
Développement communautaire urbain > États-Unis (Sud-Ouest)
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Essays.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Reference.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > History & Theory.
Community development, Urban
Community organization
Stadtentwicklung
Soziales Netzwerk
Demokratie
Politische Beteiligung
Organisation communautaire > États-Unis > Texas (États-Unis)
Organisation communautaire > États-Unis (Vieux Sud-Ouest)
Développement communautaire urbain > États-Unis > Texas (États-Unis)
Développement communautaire urbain > États-Unis (Vieux Sud-Ouest)
Texas
United States > Southwestern States
USA > Südweststaaten
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Community building and political renewal
  • A theology of organizing : from Alinsky to the moden IAF
  • Beyond local organizing : statewide power and a regional network
  • Bridging communities across racial lines
  • Deepening multiracial collaboration
  • Effective power : campaigning for community-based policy initiatives
  • Congregational bases for political action
  • Leadership development : participation and authority in consensual democracies
  • Conclusion : restoring faith in politics.

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