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Urban decay can sap the determinationnot to mention the soulof anyone who experiences it. But there are forces that can and do reverse it. They are not spectators, or critics, or occasional demonstrators. They are groups of citizens, encouraged and trained to take power with dignity and creativity and unrelenting determination, and to make it work for them, day by day, month by month, and year to year.For more than twentyfive years, Michael Gecan has been a professional organizer with Industrial Areas Foundation, which has trained thousands of littleknown community groups from Brownsville, Texas, to Brownsville, Brooklyn. Having grown up witnessing at close range the destructive effects of political patronage on powerless, disenfranchised Chicago communities, Gecan knows from experience that strong relationships in the public sphere and sustained and disciplined organizing can spark the public and private alchemy necessary to achieve sidewalks, parks, schools, housingand the collective renewal that results.Full of good advice and entertaining accounts of success, Going Public is the story of those who, says Gecan, succeed in unexpected ways and in unexpected places.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Going Public: An Organizer's Guide to Citizen Action'? A: The book focuses on empowering citizens through community organizing to combat urban decay and achieve positive change in their neighborhoods.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Gecan, a professional organizer with extensive experience in community activism.
- Q: What topics does Michael Gecan cover in the book? A: Gecan covers topics such as building strong community relationships, effective organizing strategies, and the transformative effects of citizen action.
- Q: How many pages does 'Going Public' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 18, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Going Public' suitable for beginners in community organizing? A: Yes, the book provides practical advice and insights that are accessible for those new to community organizing.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Can 'Going Public' help with grassroots organizing efforts? A: Yes, the book offers strategies and success stories that can inspire and guide grassroots organizing efforts.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life examples of successful citizen actions? A: Yes, it includes entertaining accounts of successful community organizing initiatives and the lessons learned from them.