community organization

"When Crystal Cove's mayor asks for help, Scooby-Doo and the gang work together to Doo Good in their community"--Provided by publisher.

Explores a range of strategies used by political candidates to work with community members during a campaign.

"Most . . . political campaigns begin with identifying a problem that has an effect on the community and using that problem to leverage support from constituents. This . . . guidebook explains how community problems and proposed solutions become core pillars in an election campaign, as well as how to assess candidates based on their stances toward these problems. Readers will learn to identify the issues that impact their own communities and gain the knowledge they need to address those issues and create real change through political participation"--Provided by publisher.

Styron's irreverent and informative primer on how to make a difference is organized into three sections: The Why, The What, and The How. The book opens with a personal essay and a historic look at civil disobedience and teenage activism in America.

Community activist Michael Gecan describes his efforts to combat ineffective political policy, corrupt police systems, and other causes of urban decay. Gecan discusses a variety of strategies for urging public officials to improve education, housing, sidewalks, parks and other aspects of a city.

A biography of Alinsky, based on interviews and archives, reveals a life of challenge and struggle for social justice against the status quo.

Text and color photos introduce the natural, human, and capital resources one usually finds in cities, suburbs, rural areas, and schools, and explain how these resources are shared.