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Sirolli, Ernesto. Ripples from the Zambezi: Passion, Entrepreneurship, and the Rebirth of Local Economies. Des Moines, Iowa, US: New Society Publishers, 1999

Recommended By: National Catholic Rural Life Conference
To Acquire Contact: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Super Book Deals
Notes: "This book should be a 'must read' for anyone who is working with communities, small businesses or non-profit organizations. Its simple style is deceiving, the message is big." (Barnes and Noble)
ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0865713979

Related Subject(s): Community Development, Self-reliance

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Flora, Cornelia Butler; Jan L. Flora; Susan Fey. Rural Communities: Legacy and Change. Ames, Iowa, US: Westview Press, 2001 / 2003

Recommended By: Rural Development Initiatives - RDI
To Acquire Contact: Amazon, Barnes and Noble
Notes: This is the second edition. Video series was included with 1st edition. "The authors explore such issues as the diversity among rural communities; the interactions between communities and the economy; the governmental, economic, and social resources available in rural communities; and how communities organize for action." (Publisher's description)
ISBN/ISSN: ISBN 0813397693 / 0813340519

Related Subject(s): Community Development, Sociological Studies

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Luther, Vicki; Mary Emery. Your Field Guide to Community Building. Lincoln, Nebraska, US: Heartland Center For Leadership Development.

Recommended By: Heartland Center for Leadership Development
To Acquire Contact: Field Guide Info, Heartland Publications. Heartland Center for Leadership Development, 941 O Street, Suite 920, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508. E-mail: info@heartlandcenter.info
Notes: A step by step guide to community change, including troubleshooting problems that may be encountered. Comes with a CD of interviews and video selections--real stories that can be used to encourage your community.
ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0974702706

Related Subject(s): Community Development, Leadership Development

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Savoie, Donald J. Community Economic Development in Atlantic Canada: False Hope or Panacea? (Maritime Series). Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 2000

Recommended By: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Center
To Acquire Contact: Downloadable PDF Document, Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development
Notes: Goal of the book is to help people working in the field of community economic development and to consider the economic potential of measures advanced at the community level.
ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0886590620

Related Subject(s): Community Development Groundwork, Atlantic Canada

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Lotz, Jim. The Lichen Factor: The Quest for Community Development in Canada. Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada: UCCB Press, 1998

Recommended By: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Center
To Acquire Contact: Cape Breton University Press, Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Community Economic Development
Notes: History of community development - potential and limitations.
ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0920336612

Related Subject(s): Community Development History, Canada

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