"Citizen Solution" is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a positive change in their community. The book empowers readers by demonstrating how ordinary citizens have come together to tackle tough social challenges and create lasting change. Boyte offers practical advice on how to identify potential leaders, build coalitions, and work across cultural differences. The book is filled with inspiring real-life examples of successful citizen-led initiatives, making it a great resource for anyone looking to get involved in their community.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Nationally known community organizer and activist Harry C. Boyte incites readers to join today's "citizen movement," offering practical tools for how we can change the face of America by focusing on issues close to home.Targeting useful techniques for individuals to raise public consciousness and effectively motivate community-based groups, Boyte grounds his arguments in the country's tradition of "populism," demonstrating how mobilized citizens can be far more powerful than our frequently paralyzed politicians. He offers practical tips on identifying potential citizen leaders and working through cultural differences without sacrificing identities.Each point is illustrated by inspiring real-life examples of Minnesotans who have prompted An immigrant community that created a cultural wellness center. An organization of multiracial, multifaith congregations that is tackling tough social problems. A cluster of suburban neighborhoods that came together to take back Sundays from overzealous youth-sports organizations. For readers doubting their ability to make a significant difference in our world, this how-to book will show the way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.