Using the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative in Boston's most impoverished neighborhood as a case stuudy, the authors show how effective organizing reinforces neighborhood leadership, encourages... This description may be from another edition of this product.
An amazing story of a community working together to protect and maintain their neighborhood long forgotten by the city of Boston. Very inspiring.
An inside look at community development
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I witnessed much of the transformation described in this book and it is remarkably accurate. This should serve as a guide for community organizers seeking to work in neglected neighborhoods. Too bad Peter Medoff is no longer with us.
Success story in community development, w/difficult odds
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A little too much detail. However, this is an inspiring success story about a community in very bad shape, that turned itself around totally, working "from the inside out". Well known in the field of community development, in my area.
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