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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... suggests that the attempt to apply such techniques might harm GAs . A special new mix of theory is needed for GAs . Many scholars have discussed paid - staff VG leadership , based on either their own experiences or research or both ...
... suggests that some emotional and practice elements of training need to be included in addition to information . Some colleges and universities have experimented with programs to train GA leaders or community activists and have claimed ...
... suggests that the world VG trend generally still has been upward ( Salamon and Anheier , 1994 ; Smith , 1997c ; Smith and Associates , forthcoming ) . GA prevalence and participation dynamics suggest that there will be gradual growth in ...
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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 |