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1	Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival more books like this by Paul S Grogan, Tony Proscio add to wishlist Americas inner cities, recovering from pervasive crime and social disorder that plagued them only a decade ago, are now revived - producing results beyond expectations and reawakening Americas toughest neighborhoods. Comeback Cities shows how innovative, pragmatic tactics for ameliorating the nations urban ills have produced results beyond ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Civic Revolutionaries: Igniting the Passion for Change in America's Communities more books like this by Douglas Henton, John G Melville, Kimberly A Walesh add to wishlist "Civic Revolutionaries" offers a practical guide for renewing the great American tradition of spirited, breakthrough community leadership. By their very nature, revolutionary leaders help their communities reconcile the competing values on which our nation was built: individualism and community, freedom and responsibility, trust and accountability ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $30.23! \| SVS
3	Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy more books like this by Rinku Sen, Kim Klein (Editor) add to wishlist "Stir It Up" - written by renowned activist and trainer Rinku Sen - identifies the key priorities and strategies that can help advance the mission of any social change group. This groundbreaking book addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the new global economy poses for activist groups and provides concrete guidance for community ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $25.12! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Creative Community Builder's Handbook: How to Transform Communities Using Local Assets, Art, and Culture more books like this by Tom Borrup, McKnight Foundation add to wishlist see all copies from $28.76! new only from $28.76!
5	America the Principled: 6 Opportunities for Becoming a Can-Do Nation Once Again more books like this by Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter add to wishlist "New York Times" bestselling author Moss Kanter provides powerful, practical ways for America to lead the world in innovation, expand opportunity for all its people, and be respected in the rest of the world, in this call to arms to bring back the American Dream. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change: New Democratic Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America's Youth more books like this by Shawn Ginwright (Editor), Pedro Noguera (Editor), Julio Cammarota (Editor) add to wishlist These collected essays focus on the educational experience of young people and feature the work of prominent scholars of American urban youth including leading thinker Pedro Noguera. Aimed at policy makers and anyone involved with youth development, each essay looks at how issues of social justice in education can be incorporated into public ... see all copies from $28.12! new only from $33.60! \| SVS
7	Grassroots Warriors: Activist Mothering, Community Work, and the War on Poverty more books like this by Nancy A Naples add to wishlist Grassroots Warriors explores the connections among motherhood, work, politics, and community in low-income urban environments. Through in-depth interviews, the author presents the voices of over sixty women - African, American, Latina American, and white - who have been on the front lines of the fight for social justice and economic survival in ... see all copies from $4.18! new only from $27.95! \| SVS
8	Communities on the Way: Rebuilding Local Economies in the United States and Canada more books like this by Stewart E Perry add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions
9	A Philanthropic Covenant with Black America more books like this by Rodney M Jackson (Editor), Emmett D Carson (Afterword by), Tavis Smiley (Introduction by) add to wishlist A Philanthropic Covenant will feature eight essays from several prominent African American grant makers, scholars, activists and clergy that will examine critical elements of modern philanthropy and how they affect Black communities for good and for ill. Each chapter will include statistical documentation of the issues, strategic recommendations ... see all copies from $2.84! new only from $14.49! \| SVS
10	It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference more books like this by Phillip M Hoose, Pete Seeger (Foreword by) add to wishlist Profiles of children and young adults who have taken a stand against injustice. Readers will meet such extraordinary people as 12-year-old Norvell Smith, who defied the gangs that ruled his school, 10-year-old Justin Lebo, who uses his allowance to buy and rebuild old bicycles, which he then gives away to poor children, and 15-year-old Joel Rubin, ... see all copies from $4.49! new only from $9.98! \| SVS
11	Local Heroes Changing America more books like this by Tom Rankin, Trudy Wilner Stack, Ray Suarez (Foreword by) add to wishlist This inspiring book of photography and first-person narratives celebrates the people who overcome difficulties to better their communities, whether it's volunteering in a crime patrol or conserving marine life in Alaska. Their stories can be heard on the accompanying CD. Coincides with a traveling photo exhibit. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Reflections on Community Organization: Enduring Themes and Critical Issues more books like this by Dr. Jack Rothman add to wishlist This book addresses fundamental concepts and dilemmas of community organization practice. It contains reflections and analysis by prominent figures in community organization - scholars, teachers, and activists who have made pioneering and seminal contributions to the field. Fourteen leaders provide reflective narratives and summarize their ... see all copies from $39.44! new only from $39.44!
13 view cover	Careers in Community Development more books like this by Paul C Brophy, Alice Shabecoff add to wishlist Community development -- the economic, physical, and social revitalization of a community, led by the people who live in that community -- offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding employment options. But until now, there has been no "road map" for professionals, volunteers, students, or anyone wishing to become involved in the field."A Guide ... see all copies from $4.68! new only from $31.62!
14 view cover	The Community Development Reader more books like this by James DeFilippis (Editor), Susan Saegert (Editor) add to wishlist "The Community Development Reader" is the first comprehensive reader addressing community development. Community development has become a significant component of urban political economies in the past thirty years. This "Reader" is an ambitious volume bringing together history, theory and power dynamics. It does not just promote the model of ... see all copies from $44.95! new only from $58.73! \| SVS
15 view cover	Community-Based Organizations: The Intersection of Social Capital and Local Context in Contemporary Urban Society more books like this by Robert Mark Silverman (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $36.00! new only from $43.23! \| SVS
16	Community Organization and Social Administration: Advances, Trends and Emerging Principles more books like this by Terry Mizrahi (Editor), John Morrison (Editor) add to wishlist This volume presents a constellation of perspectives from scholars, researchers and practitioners grounded in macro theories, practice and education. Drawing upon the knowledge and experiences of social workers and other community-based professionals, this book provides a rich cross-section of models and strategies for those engaged in social ... see all copies from $5.59! new only from $39.64!
17 view cover	Community Policy Analysis Modeling more books like this by Daniel M Otto (Editor), Thomas G Johnson (Editor), Steven C Deller (Editor) add to wishlist With the shifting of responsibility for designing, planning and managing federally funded programs to state and local government, there is a need for a new group of public servants and others to be aware of how to deal with these responsibilities and challenges. The editors have been active in conducting training with state and local policy makers ... see all copies from $82.58! new only from $82.58!
18 view cover	Housing and Community Development more books like this by Charles E Daye add to wishlist This comprehensive coursebook addresses fundamental issues in housing and community development such as the manner of policy development, the impacts of political considerations on housing policy, and the limitations on the adequacy of funding commitments for housing development. Highly adaptable for a diversity of course formats, Housing and ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $86.90!
19 view cover	Creating Sustainable Community Programs: Examples of Collaborative Public Administration more books like this by Mark Ross Daniels (Editor) add to wishlist Provides case studies of tested sustainable community programmes and implementation strategies. Such programmes are often created through "grassroots" movements that are initiated by citizens themselves, and later administered by citizens and local officials. see all copies from $35.00! new only from $113.55! \| SVS
20	Women and the American City more books like this by Catharine R Stimpson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
21	The Community Development Reader more books like this by Jame Defilippis add to wishlist "The Community Development Reader" is the first comprehensive reader addressing community development. Community development has become a significant component of urban political economies in the past thirty years. This "Reader" is an ambitious volume bringing together history, theory and power dynamics. It does not just promote the model of ... see all copies from $116.24! new only from $116.24!
22 view cover	Cooperation Works!: How People Are Using Cooperative Action to Rebuild Communities and Revitalize the Economy more books like this by Ray Howe (Editor), E G Nadeau, David J Thompson add to wishlist see all copies from $4.95! new only from $49.85! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Democratizing Capital: The History, Law, and Reform of the Community Reinvestment ACT more books like this by Richard Marsico add to wishlist see all copies from $58.34! new only from $58.34!
24	Recreating Democracy: Breathing New Life Into American Communities more books like this by Lloyd P Wells add to wishlist see all copies from $2.92! new only from $64.95!
25	Excellence in Managing: Practical Experiences from Community Development Agencies more books like this by Harry P Hatry, Urban Institute, Elaine Morley add to wishlist see all copies from $69.94! signed copies

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