Grassroots social action : lessons in people power movements / edited by Charles V. Willie, Steven P. Ridini, and David A. Willard ; with collaborators, Crystal Brakke [and others].

Other author Willie, Charles Vert, 1927-2022
Other author Ridini, Steven P., 1962-
Other author Willard, David A.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2008.
Descriptionxi, 220 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Theoretical and conceptual issues in effective community action / Charles V. Willie, David A. Willard, and Steven P. Ridini -- A perfect grassroots movement : the Montgomery bus boycott / Charles V. Willie -- The alpha case study on human sexuality and health education / Becky Branting, Paige Parks and Steven Ridini -- A grassroots tale of fighting high stakes testing in New York / Douglas Knecht -- Creation of the Africana Studies Center at Cornell University / Michael Horne -- Community action in lemon grove for and against integrated education / Laney Whitcanack -- A comparative analysis of grassroots studies in education / Charles V. Willie, David A. Willard, and Steven P. Ridini -- Freedom rides in southern states / Crystal Brakke -- The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party / Jeffrey Garrett -- Toxic waste and environmental justice in Warren County, North Carolina / Sarah L. Mittlefehldt -- The civil rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama / Sara Lam -- A comparative analysis of grassroots studies in politics / Charles V. Willie, David A. Willard, and Steven P. Ridini -- Conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007036846
ISBN9780742560482 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0742560481 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN074256049X (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780742560499 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HN65 .G73 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold