Neighbor Power

"Building on the lessons of early labor leaders, civil rights volunteers, and political activists, Jim Diers has developed highly acclaimed strategies for community development and citizen empowerment. In Neighbor Power he offers real-life examples of how to build active, creative neighborhoods, with practical lessons in participatory democracy for ordinary, caring citizens who want to make a difference, and inspiring stories and proven programs to help government officials embrace citizen activists as true partners."--Jacket.