Building Community: Social Science in Action - Softcover

Nyden, Philip W.; Figert, Anne E.; Shibley, Mark; Burrows, Darryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803990936 ISBN 13: 9780803990937

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1997

Synopsis

This innovative text demonstrates how social science theory and research can be applied to successful collaborative work with community groups. The 27 instructive case studies, framed by two introductory chapters and a concluding chapter, draw out the principles and perspectives underlying the case materials. Each case also concludes with extensive editorial commentary.

About this title

About the Author

Philip Nyden is Co-Chair of the ASA Task Force for Institutionalizing Public Sociologies. Dr. Nyden was appointed as Director of the Loyola University Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL) in January 1996. Dr. Nyden has worked with the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations, the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities, the Organization of the Northeast, the Howard Area Community Center, the Evanston Human Relations Commission, Hull House, and the Human Relations Foundation on a variety of projects aimed at promoting stable diverse neighborhoods, improving access to quality affordable housing, gaining an understanding of the needs of youth and families in our local community, and understanding business development in economically diverse communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0803990936
• ISBN 13: 9780803990937
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288