Grassroots AssociationsGrassroots Associations is a comprehensive review and critique of empirical and theoretical research on grassroots, nonprofit and voluntary organizations. David Horton Smith examines in depth the distinctive nature and characteristics of a previously under-studied area which includes such groups as Alchoholics Anonymous, community-environmental action committees and church Bible study groups. He addresses: group formation, structure, process, leadership, and life cycle change; effectiveness; the influence such associations have on society; the future of grassroots associations, which he sees as integral to a postmodern society moving towards participatory democracy, self-determinism and individual choice. |
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... Chapter 3 : Formational Characteristics The Basic GA Founder Choices Conclusion 67 71 71 88 Chapter 4 : Internal Guidance Systems 91 Moderate Amounts of Ideology 92 Adequate Incentives and Satisfaction 95 Secondary Importance of GA ...
... Chapter 2 ) . They have a variety of types of impact on society and , in many cases , on their clients ( e.g. ... Chapter 3 : Formational characteristics are the result of decisions made in the for- mation process of a new GA . • Chapter ...
... Chapter 1 : Overall societal niche of GAS Chapter 2 : Map of GAs in relation to paid - staff VGs Chapter 3 : Choice of VNPS , member versus nonmember benefit goals , autonomy level , member eligibility criteria , conventionality versus ...
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Definitions and Metaphors | 7 |
Revising FlatEarth Maps | 33 |
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Poverty and the Third Way Colin C Williams,Colin C. Williams,Jan Windebank No preview available - 2004 |