Building Community: Social Science in Action
- ISBN-10
- 0803990936
- ISBN-13
- 9780803990937
- Series
- Building Community
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-01-31
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Incorporated
- Authors
- Philip Nyden, Anne Figert, Mark Shibley
Description
This innovative text demonstrates how social science theory and research can be applied to successful collaborative work with community groups. The 27 instructive case studies, framed by two introductory chapters and a concluding chapter, draw out the principles and perspectives underlying the case materials. Each case also concludes with extensive editorial commentary.
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