Cover

Contents

Key Abbreviations in This Book

Foreword

Preface

Part I - Toward A Round-Earth Paradigm for The Voluntary Nonprofit Sector

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Definitions and Metaphors

Chapter 2 - Revising Flat-Earth Maps: The Rest of the Voluntary Nonprofit Sector

Part II - The Distinctive Nature of Grassroots Associations

Introduction

Chapter 3 - Formational Characteristics

Chapter 4 - Internal Guidance Systems

Chapter 5 - Internal Structure

Chapter 6 - Internal Processes

Chapter 7 - Leaders and Environments

Chapter 8 - Life Cycle Changes

Chapter 9 - Impact and Effectiveness

Part III - Theoretical Paradigms and Conclusions

Introduction

Chapter 10 - Flat-Earth Paradigms and a Round-Earth Paradigm Outline

Chapter 11 - Some Conclusions and Forecasts: The Advent of Homo Voluntas

Appendix A: Description of the (Largely North American) Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action

Appendix B: Creating a Local Nonprofit Sampling Frame Including Grassroots Associations: An American Example

Appendix C: Methodology of the Smith One-Suburb Study

References

Index

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