With contributions from 30 activists, professionals and scholars, this is a guide to the theory, concepts and models needed to practice effective community building. Topics covered include; confronting ethical dilemmas; building coalitions; sources of funding; and mapping community assets.
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"This monumental work captures and redraws the lines for 'thinking outside of the box' to advance community health and empowerment. It speaks volumes to the significance of collaboration for improving the quality of life for disenfranchised populations and indeed for all of our citizenry."
Meredith Minkler is a professor of health and social behavior at the School of Public Health, University of California at Berkeley. She has over twenty-five years of experience in community building and organizing with diverse populations and is coauthor or editor of six books, including Community-based Participatory Research for Health.
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