The Ecology of Democracy: Finding Ways to Have a Stronger Hand in Shaping Our Future
- ISBN-10
- 0923993533
- ISBN-13
- 9780923993535
- Category
- Community organization
- Pages
- 231
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Author
- David Mathews
Description
"This book is for people who care deeply about their communities and their country but worry about problems that endanger their future and that of their children. Jobs are disappearing, or the jobs people want aren't available. Health care costs keep going up, and the system seems harder to navigate. Many worry that our schools aren't as good as they should be. The political system is mired in hyperpolarization. Citizens feel pushed to the sidelines. This book is also for governmental and nongovernmental organizations, as well as educational institutions that are trying to engage these citizens. Their efforts aren't stopping the steady erosion of public confidence, so they are looking for a different kind of public participation." --Back cover
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