Author: MICHAEL. GECAN
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Languages : en
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GOING PUBLIC
Author: MICHAEL. GECAN
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Languages : en
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Going Public
Author: Michael Gecan
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807043486
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
A New York city neighborhood once called “the beginning of the end of civilization” is where Michael Gecan starts. Hired by residents to help them save their community, he and local leaders spend more than a decade wrestling New York politicians in an impassioned effort against all odds that brings in five thousand new homes. From bad behavior by Ed Koch to complicated negotiations with Rudy Giuliani, Gecan tells the inside story of how the city really works, and how any organized group of citizens can wield power in seemingly unmovable bureaucracies. Gecan’s unwavering vision of the value of public action has roots in a rough childhood in Chicago, where he witnessed extortion by the mob and a tragic fire in his Catholic grade school that left ninety-two children and three nuns dead. In his inspiring story of the will to claim the full benefits of citizenship, Gecan offers unforgettable lessons that every American should know: What is the best way to talk to politicians? What resources do all communities need to create change? What kinds of public actions really work?
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807043486
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
A New York city neighborhood once called “the beginning of the end of civilization” is where Michael Gecan starts. Hired by residents to help them save their community, he and local leaders spend more than a decade wrestling New York politicians in an impassioned effort against all odds that brings in five thousand new homes. From bad behavior by Ed Koch to complicated negotiations with Rudy Giuliani, Gecan tells the inside story of how the city really works, and how any organized group of citizens can wield power in seemingly unmovable bureaucracies. Gecan’s unwavering vision of the value of public action has roots in a rough childhood in Chicago, where he witnessed extortion by the mob and a tragic fire in his Catholic grade school that left ninety-two children and three nuns dead. In his inspiring story of the will to claim the full benefits of citizenship, Gecan offers unforgettable lessons that every American should know: What is the best way to talk to politicians? What resources do all communities need to create change? What kinds of public actions really work?
The Citizen's Action Guide
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Category : Legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Category : Legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Citizens in Action
Author: Stephanie D. Vance
Publisher: Columbia Books Incorporated Publishers
ISBN: 9781880873748
Category : Political participation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ever wanted to make a difference for your world, for your country or for your neighborhood but werent sure how to get started? Feel a little intimidated at the idea of contacting an elected leader whether your city council member, your state legislator or a Member of Congress? Think its impossible to gain the attention of elected leaders without sending them a big campaign contribution? Well, think again. In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the Advocacy Guru, takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can get things done from Washington, D.C. to their city council. Vances tips and advice are helpful whether youre just getting started on an advocacy effort or have been trying to gain the attention of elected officials for years. This edition ships February 15, 2009.
Publisher: Columbia Books Incorporated Publishers
ISBN: 9781880873748
Category : Political participation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ever wanted to make a difference for your world, for your country or for your neighborhood but werent sure how to get started? Feel a little intimidated at the idea of contacting an elected leader whether your city council member, your state legislator or a Member of Congress? Think its impossible to gain the attention of elected leaders without sending them a big campaign contribution? Well, think again. In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the Advocacy Guru, takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can get things done from Washington, D.C. to their city council. Vances tips and advice are helpful whether youre just getting started on an advocacy effort or have been trying to gain the attention of elected officials for years. This edition ships February 15, 2009.
Making Your Voie Heard
Author: Neighbor to Neighbor (Organization)
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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A Public Citizen's Action Manual
Author: Donald K. Ross
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Citizen's Action Guide to Human Rights
Author: Coalition for a New Foreign and Military Policy (U.S.)
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Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 15
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Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 15
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Citizen Action Guide to Energy Conservation
Author: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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A New Weave of Power, People and Politics
Author: Lisa VeneKlasen
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This field manual provides a well-tested approach for promoting citizen participation. It breaks down the traditional boxes separating human rights, rule of law, development, and governance, and reconnects them in order to create an integrated approach to rights-based political empowerment. A New Weave of Power, People & Politics combines concrete and practical 'action steps' with a sound theoretical foundation to help users understand the process of advocacy planning and implementation. This is an 'Action Guide' that builds on the authors' 50 years of combined experience in advocacy, gender, human rights, popular education, and social change. These collective experiences were gathered in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and North America, and they range from participatory research and community development, to neighbourhood organizing and legal rights education, to large-scale campaign advocacy. It delves more deeply into questions of citizenship, constituency-building, social change, gender, and accountability.
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This field manual provides a well-tested approach for promoting citizen participation. It breaks down the traditional boxes separating human rights, rule of law, development, and governance, and reconnects them in order to create an integrated approach to rights-based political empowerment. A New Weave of Power, People & Politics combines concrete and practical 'action steps' with a sound theoretical foundation to help users understand the process of advocacy planning and implementation. This is an 'Action Guide' that builds on the authors' 50 years of combined experience in advocacy, gender, human rights, popular education, and social change. These collective experiences were gathered in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and North America, and they range from participatory research and community development, to neighbourhood organizing and legal rights education, to large-scale campaign advocacy. It delves more deeply into questions of citizenship, constituency-building, social change, gender, and accountability.
Citizen's Action Manual
Author: Charles Bolton
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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