Dry Bones Rattling Community Building to Revitalize American Democracy

Name: Dry Bones Rattling Community Building to Revitalize American Democracy
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ISBN: 9780691074320

ISBN-10: 0691074321

ISBN-13: 9780691074320

Edition: 2001

Authors: Mark R. Warren

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Dry Bones Rattlingoffers the first in-depth treatment of how to rebuild the social capital of America's communities while promoting racially inclusive, democratic participation. The Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) network in Texas and the Southwest is gaining national attention as a model for reviving democratic life in the inner city--and beyond. This richly drawn study shows how the IAF network works with religious congregations and other community-based institutions to cultivate the participation and leadership of Americans most left out of our elite-centered politics. Interfaith leaders from poor communities of color collaborate with those from more affluent communities to build…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 5/13/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 344
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.100



Preface


Introduction: Dry Bones Rattling



Cimmunity Building and Political Renewal



A Theology of Organizing: From Alinsky to the Moden IAF



Beyond Local Organizing: Statewide Power and a Regional Network



Bridging Communities across Racial Lines



Deepening Multiracial Collaboration



Effective Power: Campaigning for Community-Based Policy Initiatives



Congretional Bases for Political Action



Leadership Development: Participation and Authority in Consensual Democracies



Conclusion: Restoring Faith in Politics


Notes


Index