Assessing unique social action approaches throughout history to determine their ongoing influence and to assess new or adapted models emerging today. Models Summarized: Alinksy, Faith-Based Community Organizing, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Civil Disobedience, Conciousness-Raising, Asset-Based Community Development, Spiritual Activism, Social Entrepreneurship, Emergent Change, Highlander School, Midwest Academy. For each Model it includes chapters on: Overview of the Model, How is it unique?, Theory of Change, Concept of Power, Prominent case studies, Is it still in use or historical?, Strengths, Criticisms.
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