How People Get PowerThis book helps organisers and community leaders bring unity and success to those they serve. Kahn describes how an effective organiser enables others to improve their lives by convincing naysayers, persuading policy makers, and using self-determination to create change. |
Contents
Entering the Community | 1 |
Sizing Up the Community | 10 |
Making Contacts | 19 |
Copyright | |
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