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Care and Community in Modern Society

Care and Community in Modern Society Passing on the Tradition of Service to Future Generations - The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Sector Series

1st Edition

Hardback (01 Sep 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Expert contributors explore how individuals become involved and dedicated to caring for others, and the role such care plays in providing a foundation for our civic, ethical, and spiritual traditions. A well–balanced combination of theory and practice, the chapters collected in this book were written by scholars from a variety of disciplines including psychology, religion studies, and public policy, and leaders of community organizations, youth groups, and federal government agencies.Offers theories and practical guidance of what constitutes and defines a caring community and reveals how care is transmitted by families, schools, communities, and society.

Book information

ISBN: 9780787901097
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Publishers
Imprint: Jossey-Bass
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 361.2
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 506
Weight: 771g
Height: 241mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 38mm