Grassroots Associations
Author:   David Horton Smith
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
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9780803959927


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   27 June 2000
Format:   Hardback
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Grassroots Associations


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Grassroots Associations is a comprehensive review and critique of empirical and theoretical research on grassroots non profit-making and voluntary organizations. David Horton Smith examines in depth the distinctive nature and characteristics of a previously under-studied area which includes such groups as Alchoholics Anonymous, community environmental action committees and church Bible study groups. He addresses: group formation, structure, process, leadership, and life cycle change; effectiveness; the influence such associations have on society; the future of grassroots associations, which he sees as integral to a postmodern society moving towards participatory democracy, self-determinism and individual choice.

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Author:   David Horton Smith
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780803959927


ISBN 10:   0803959923
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   27 June 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PART ONE: TOWARD A ROUND-EARTH PARADIGM FOR THE VOLUNTARY NONPROFIT SECTOR Definitions and Metaphors Revising Flat-Earth Maps The Rest of the Voluntary Nonprofit Sector PART TWO: THE DISTINCTIVE NATURE OF GRASSROOTS ASSOCIATIONS Formational Characteristics Internal Guidance Systems Internal Structure Internal Processes Leaders and Environments Life Cycle Changes Impact and Effectiveness PART THREE: THEORETICAL PARADIGMS AND CONCLUSIONS Flat-Earth Paradigms and the Round-Earth Paradigm in Outline Some Conclusions and Forecasts The Advent of Homo Voluntas

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