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People Power explores the potential of community organizations to develop political consciousness among working class and poor people. Judith N. DeSena argues that participation in community organizations can empower residents to challenge government and corporations, and attempt to influence the outcome of policy decisions regarding municipal services, and the future of neighborhoods. She contends that the people who participate in these organizations are transformed politically in many ways, including their racial attitudes. DeSena points out that involvement in community organizations challenges the participants' stereotypical perceptions of race and ethnicity, and may lead to fewer conflicts between cultures in urban locales. Overall community organizations possess the potential to increase participation in the democratic process, while easing common stress between members of the community, and improving the lives of the people living in complex urban environments.
Table of Contents
chapter 2 The Neighborhoods
chapter 3 The Social Climate
chapter 4 The History and Development of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg Coalition of Community Organizations
chapter 5 The Issues
chapter 6 GWCOCO's Decline
chapter 7 Community Life After the Coalition
chapter 8 Women and Community Politics
chapter 9 Conclusions
chapter 10 A Methodological Note
chapter 11 References
chapter 12 Index
chapter 13 About the Author
Product details
| Published | Aug 01 1999 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 152 |
| ISBN | 9780761814627 |
| Imprint | University Press of America |
| Dimensions | 9 x 5 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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