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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... House . King , David C. and Jack L. Walker . 1992. " The Provision of Benefits by Interest Groups in the United States . " Journal of Politics 54 : 394-426 . Klandermans , Bert . 1989. “ Introduction : Leadership and Decision - Making ...
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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 |