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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... Traunstein , 1976 ; Traunstein and Steinman , 1973 ) . Although the presence of leaders is common ( 90 % ) in the millions of small support GAs in the United States , only 57 % have elected officers and 53 % have business meetings ...
... Traunstein , 1976 ; Wertheim , 1976 ) . Unfortunately , leaders and members of GAs tend to be unaware of the total " phase shift " that occurs when GAs become paid - staff nonprofits . It might seem like a small matter to them to add a ...
... Traunstein , Donald M. 1984. “ From Mutual Aid Self - Help to Professional Service . " Social Case- work 65 : 622-27 . Traunstein , Donald M. and Richard Steinman . 1973. " Voluntary Self - Help Organizations : An Exploratory Study ...
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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 |