Creating a transformational community : the fundamentals of stewardship activities / edited by August John Hoffman.
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| Language: | English |
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Lanham :
Lexington Books,
[2017]
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| Physical Description: | xv, 146 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- Acknowledgements
- Education and community service work
- Foreword / by Virginia Arthur
- Introduction: creating a transformational community
- Transforming schools into communities of learning : inspiring youths through positive learning environments / by August John Hoffman
- Building collaborative partnerships with schools & community programs : why organized activities are important / by August John Hoffman
- Environment and community service work
- Get growing : an ecopsychological approach to improved cooperative behaviors via community service work activities / by August John Hoffman
- Mental health and horticultural therapeutic intervention : unique benefits of community gardening to specific population / by August John Hoffman
- Health, eating and nutrition
- Urban agriculture : the new approach in holistic foods production / by August John Hoffman
- Eating virtues brings community growth : principles of wholesome foods everybody can consume / by Désirée Weins
- Spirituality and stewardship practices within the community
- Discovering spirituality and ethical values via community service activities / by August John Hoffman
- Evolving and essential organizations that facilitate stewardship within the community : community schools & libraries / by Michelle Filkins and August Hoffman
- Religion, cultural competence, and community service : promoting wellness "responding to stress" facilitating sustained recovery / by Glen Milstein and Joseph R. Ferrari
- Concluding comments / Epilogue
- Epilogue: future trends in community development and environmental sustainability
- About the contributors.