Rural Development Perspectives. : Economic Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture
To Acquire Contact: Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036-5831 USA. Tel: (800) 999-6779, (202) 694-5050. Email: service@ers.usda.gov
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Sociologia Ruralis. : Blackwell Publishers on behalf of the European Society for Rural Sociology
To Acquire Contact: Blackwell PublishingNotes: Sociologia Ruralis reflects the diversity of European social-science research on rural areas and related issues. The complexity and diversity of rural problems require multi and interdisciplinary approaches. Over the past 40 years Sociologia Ruralis has been an international forum for social scientists engaged in a wide variety of disciplines focusing on social, political and cultural aspects of rural development. Sociologia Ruralis covers a wide range of subjects, ranging from farming, natural resources and food systems to rural communities, rural identities and the restructuring of rurality.ISBN/ISSN: ISSN (Print): 00380199, ISSN (Online): 14679523
Related Subject(s): Sociological Studies
Rural Theology. : Rural Theology Association
To Acquire Contact: Centre for Studies in Rural Ministry, University of Wales, Bangor, Normal Site (Meirion), Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PX. Telephone: 01248 382768 Fax: 01248 383954. E-mail: practical_theology@bangor.ac.uk Notes: New journal in rural theology and ministryISBN/ISSN: ISSN: 14704994
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Leadership Plenty: Equipping Citizens To Take Civic Action. Ames, Iowa, US
Recommended By: Rural Development Initiatives - RDITo Acquire Contact: Downloadable PDF Brochure, Leadership Plenty Curriculum Design. Anita Hall Extension Educator, P.O. Box 146, Neiligh, NE, U.S.A. 68756-0146. Tel: (402) 887-5414 Notes: An introductory leadership development program for community members. Developed and supported by th PEW Partnership for Civic Change, Leadership Plenty is a national U.S. program whose goal is to identify, encourage and equip citizens from all parts of the community to play a more visible role in civic problem-solving. The multi-session program consists of nine interactive modules: 1) Finding leaders within; 2) Identifying community assets; 3) Managing groups for results; 4) Making meetings more productive; 5) Managing conflict; 6) Building strategic partnerships; 7) Moving from talk to action; 8) Valuing evaluation; 9) Communicating for change; 10) Facing the Challenges of Race and Race Relations. It assumes that we live in communities of “leadership plenty,”where plenty of people can use their untapped talents tomake their communities better places to live, work, and raise families. Strengthening leadership is about establishing newways of thinking and new patterns of behavior in a community, rather than hoping that if we just wait longenough or interview enough candidates, the right person willcome along with all the answers. Leadership Plenty embracesthe belief that people from different backgrounds can andmust work together, and this program provides the toolsneeded to prepare individuals for the task. A typical group will have 15 to 25 participants and will be led by a facilitator. LeadershipPlenty trainings are adaptableto local community needs and participant schedules. Each of the 10 modules is about 5 hours, except for the 8-hour practicum session on the challenges of racism and racerelations that takes place at the end of training. All sessions are interactive, encouraging discussion and offering opportunities to practice the skills being taught.
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RDI Initiatives: Helping Rural Communities Thrive - a Publication of Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. Eugene, US: Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. (RDI)
Recommended By: Rural Development Initiatives, Inc.To Acquire Contact: Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., 941 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401. Tel: (541) 684-9077. Fax: (541) 684-8993. Email: rdi@rdiinc.orgNotes: Focuses on rural work, includes personal stories, updates, workshops, RDI services and RDI programs
Related Subject(s): Community Development
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