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Overview
Public opinion polls consistently reveal the lack of confidence, disillusionment, and mistrust that citizens feel toward government. Daniels and his contributors believe that the relationship between citizens and their governments can be changed by facilitating greater citizen collaboration with government, particularly through local sustainable programs. As the case studies show, often sustainable community programs are created through grassroots movements that are initiated and managed by citizens themselves, bringing them in contact with their local elected and appointed officials. Unlike traditional programs that are administered by local officials on behalf of their citizens, once sustainable community programs are created, citizens administer their own programs in collaboration with local officials.
The case studies look at a variety of sustainable programs, primarily in the United States, that help to deal with issues such as recycling, transportation, microcredit, site redevelopment, pollution, health care, and hunger. Creating Sustainable Community Programs is the first book on sustainable programs that is intended for an audience of public administration scholars, researchers, and students as well as practitioners who are searching for ways to change the relationship between citizens and their governments.
Synopsis
Provides in-depth case studies of tested sustainable community programs and successful implementation strategies.
Booknews
Eighteen essays discuss the role of sustainable community programs in facilitating citizen participation and creating collaborative relationships between citizens and governments. The role of citizens in administering these programs is emphasized, providing a description of "collaborative public administration". The essays themselves describe specific programs, and address broad issues like conflict management, the role of entrepreneurship, and the involvement of youth. Contributors include academics, consultants, and government officials<-->but none of the community members these programs are supposed to involve. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)