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The Community Building Companion: 50 Ways to Make Connections & Create Change in Your Own Backyard

by Peter D Rogers

The Community Building Companion: 50 Ways to Make Connections & Create Change in Your Own Backyard Cover

ISBN13: 9781572242883
ISBN10: 1572242884
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InThe Community Building Companion, three psychologists with long records of community service offer a starter-kit of practical strategies you can use to find neighbors with common interests, work with others to find solutions to local problems, and discover new ways to have fun by participating in a variety of group activities.

An opening section on personal growth and problem solving shows you can begin to build your own interpersonal network and connect with your community for supportoeven if you start by feeling isolated and disconnected. A second section offers you a range of examples that show how to recognize which parts of your community are in need of help and how you can work to make it a better place. A final section invites you to invent new ways to connect with others in you community by developing your hobbies and interests into organized group activities.

Synopsis:

In this book, three psychologists with long records of community service offer effective methods for strengthening community bonds. The book invites readers to form community service groups based on shared interests.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781572242883
Subtitle:
50 Ways to Make Connections & Create Change in Your Own Backyard
Author:
Rogers, Peter D.
Author:
Rogers, Peter D.
Author:
Frankfort, Lisa
Author:
McKay, Matthew
Publisher:
New Harbinger Publications
Location:
Oakland, CA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
Subject:
City Planning & Urban Development
Subject:
Community development
Subject:
Associations, institutions, etc.
Subject:
Clubs
Subject:
Cooperative societies
Subject:
Political Policy - City Planning & Urban Dev.
Subject:
Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Dev.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
no. 160
Publication Date:
January 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
126
Dimensions:
7.02x7.02x.36 in. .45 lbs.

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