Civic revolutionaries : igniting the passion for change in America's communities
"Written for leaders in business, government, education, and community, Civic Revolutionaries features practical guidance and in-depth case studies from communities across the country. The book provides tested advice for both new and seasoned leaders and draws essential lessons from the American revolutionary tradition to demonstrate how to become an effective leader within the community." "Civic Revolutionaries can help meet the complex challenges of communities today by helping leaders act as regional stewards of the ongoing American Experiment. Using the guiding principles and practical role models outlined in this book, we can learn how to foster the passion for civic rebirth in every community."--Jacket
xviii, 265 pages ; 24 cm
9780787963934, 0787963933
52783706
Introduction: the creative tensions of the continuing American experiment
Individual and community: creating common purpose
Trust and accountability: building webs of responsibility
Economy and society: strengthening the vital cycle
People and place: making the creative connection
Change and continuity: creating vigilance for renewal
Idealism and pragmatism: building resilience of place
The rise of the new civic revolutionaries: answering the call to stewardship