Community projects as social activism : from direct action to direct services / Benjamin Shepard, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York ; foreword by Steve Burghardt.

"Community projects as social activism: from direct action to direct services by Benjamin Shepard is an engaging and accessible work that will get today's student's excited about the very real prospect of achieving lasting, positive change within their communities. The book outlines a distinct approach to community practice born out of the intersection of social movements, day-to-day organizing, and the lessons from five decades of community change practices. This invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone involved in community organization, community health, and community activism practice research and policy"--Page 4 of cover.