The Backyard Revolution: Understanding the New Citizen Movement
- ISBN-10
- 0877222290
- ISBN-13
- 9780877222293
- Category
- Community organization
- Pages
- 271
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1981
- Author
- Harry C. Boyte
Description
For some time, the American public seemed generally unconcerned and passive when it came to political affairs whether local or national in scope. It was commonly felt that the average citizen was preoccupied only with private matters. This book offers an in-depth look at the origins, development, and themes of the citizen movement.
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