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Community Projects as Social Activism: From Direct Action to Direct Services – Ebook PDF Version

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Community Projects as Social Activism: From Direct Action to Direct Services – Ebook PDF Version – Digital Instant Dowload

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1412964261
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1412964265
Author: Benjamin H. Shepard (Author)

Community Projects as Social Activism: From Direct Action to Direct Services by Benjamin Shepard is an engaging and accessible work that will get today′s students excited about the very real prospect of achieving lasting, positive change within their communities. It outlines a distinct approach to community practice born out of the intersection among social movements, day-to-day organizing, and the lessons of five decades of community change practices. This invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone involved in community organization, community health, and community activism practice research and policy.

Table contents:

Part I. Theory, contexts and understandings. On community practice

Activism in a changing world : looking back to move forward

Learning from community projects

Part II. Practice and power. Introduction to Part II on social action and power

Identifying issues

Research as action

Mobilization and spreading the message

Direct action and “getting the goods”

Legal strategies

From joy to justice : mixing fun and community building

Part III. Praxis: from direct action to direct services