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Three decades ago, conservative ideologues at The Heritage
Foundation produced a primer on the Reagan Revolution entitled
Mandate for Leadership, which offered an overarching philosophy
against the role of government and in favor of markets. This
volume, produced by the Institute for Policy Studies, which since
1963 has been the nation's leading progressive policy organization,
offers a set of specific policy proposals for the incoming national
administration on every major domestic and international topic,
written specifically for the book by a leading thinker and activist
in the field. These chapters set forth a fundamental, badly needed
"mandate for change" to reinvigorate government and rethink the
role of markets and civil society. Each one includes an essay
supporting the proposed policies and a resource list of relevant
organizations, websites, and readings. It is perfect for public
policy courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Three decades ago, conservative ideologues at The Heritage
Foundation produced a primer on the Reagan Revolution entitled
Mandate for Leadership, which offered an overarching philosophy
against the role of government and in favor of markets. This
volume, produced by the Institute for Policy Studies, which since
1963 has been the nation's leading progressive policy organization,
offers a set of specific policy proposals for the incoming national
administration on every major domestic and international topic,
written specifically for the book by a leading thinker and activist
in the field. These chapters set forth a fundamental, badly needed
'mandate for change' to reinvigorate government and rethink the
role of markets and civil society. Each one includes an essay
supporting the proposed policies and a resource list of relevant
organizations, websites, and readings. It is perfect for public
policy courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
This book brings together key essays that seek to make visible and
expand our understanding of the role of government (policies,
programs, and investments) in shaping cities and metropolitan
regions; the costs and consequences of uneven urban and regional
growth patterns; suburban sprawl and public health, transportation,
and economic development; and the enduring connection of place,
space, and race in the era of increased globalization. Whether
intended or unintended, many government policies (housing,
transportation, land use, environmental, economic development,
education, etc.) have aided and in some cases subsidized suburban
sprawl, job flight, and spatial mismatch; concentrated urban
poverty; and heightened racial and economic disparities. Written
mostly by African American scholars, the book captures the dynamism
of these meetings, describing the challenges facing cities,
suburbs, and metropolitan regions as they seek to address
continuing and emerging patterns of racial polarization in the
twenty-first century. The book clearly shows that the United States
entered the new millennium as one of the wealthiest and the most
powerful nations on earth. Yet amid this prosperity, our nation is
faced with some of the same challenges that confronted it at the
beginning of the twentieth century, including rising inequality in
income, wealth, and opportunity; economic restructuring;
immigration pressures and ethnic tension; and a widening gap
between "haves" and "have-nots." Clearly, race matters. Place also
matters. Where we live impacts the quality of our lives and chances
for the "good life."
Advocacy has become a key part of public health degree programs
across the country. Many programs have added policy and advocacy
courses into curricula in response to new emphases in accreditation
requirements, yet few public health textbooks comprehensively cover
the advocacy skills that health professionals need to effect
change. Be the Change is an affordable introductory resource on
public health advocacy, policy, and community organizing for both
undergraduate and graduate students within the health and social
sciences. Using a conversational and reader-friendly style, the
authors draw on their experience as diverse advocates and
practitioners in the field to synthesize the purpose, strategies,
and tactics used in successful advocacy campaigns in public health.
In each chapter, they highlight case studies of actual advocacy
campaigns alongside concrete strategic recommendations for
implementing change at the local, state, and federal levels. Full
of useful stories and advice, Be the Change amplifies the important
advocacy work happening around the United States, from traditional
health organizations to grassroots community activists, and
provides readers with the tools and inspiration to put advocacy
into practice every day.
Advocacy has become a key part of public health degree programs
across the country. Many programs have added policy and advocacy
courses into curricula in response to new emphases in accreditation
requirements, yet few public health textbooks comprehensively cover
the advocacy skills that health professionals need to effect
change. Be the Change is an affordable introductory resource on
public health advocacy, policy, and community organizing for both
undergraduate and graduate students within the health and social
sciences. Using a conversational and reader-friendly style, the
authors draw on their experience as diverse advocates and
practitioners in the field to synthesize the purpose, strategies,
and tactics used in successful advocacy campaigns in public health.
In each chapter, they highlight case studies of actual advocacy
campaigns alongside concrete strategic recommendations for
implementing change at the local, state, and federal levels. Full
of useful stories and advice, Be the Change amplifies the important
advocacy work happening around the United States, from traditional
health organizations to grassroots community activists, and
provides readers with the tools and inspiration to put advocacy
into practice every day.
By broadening the racial dialogue, Blackwell, founder of
PolicyLink; Kwoh, president of the Asian Pacific American Legal
Center; and Pastor, professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at
USC, bring new perspective to this essential American issue.
This book brings together key essays that seek to make visible and
expand our understanding of the role of government (policies,
programs, and investments) in shaping cities and metropolitan
regions; the costs and consequences of uneven urban and regional
growth patterns; suburban sprawl and public health, transportation,
and economic development; and the enduring connection of place,
space, and race in the era of increased globalization. Whether
intended or unintended, many government policies (housing,
transportation, land use, environmental, economic development,
education, etc.) have aided and in some cases subsidized suburban
sprawl, job flight, and spatial mismatch; concentrated urban
poverty; and heightened racial and economic disparities. Written
mostly by African American scholars, the book captures the dynamism
of these meetings, describing the challenges facing cities,
suburbs, and metropolitan regions as they seek to address
continuing and emerging patterns of racial polarization in the
twenty-first century. The book clearly shows that the United States
entered the new millennium as one of the wealthiest and the most
powerful nations on earth. Yet amid this prosperity, our nation is
faced with some of the same challenges that confronted it at the
beginning of the twentieth century, including rising inequality in
income, wealth, and opportunity; economic restructuring;
immigration pressures and ethnic tension; and a widening gap
between 'haves' and 'have-nots.' Clearly, race matters. Place also
matters. Where we live impacts the quality of our lives and chances
for the 'good life.'
A wide-ranging and in-depth discussion of the persistently divisive issues surrounding race in this country.
Race is easily the defining point of American disunity. Often discussed in black and white, today's racial divide includes growing numbers of Hispanics and Asian Americans, as well as Native Americans. By broadening the parameters of the racial dialogue, this book brings a new perspective to an essential American issue. The American Assembly of Columbia University commissioned this volume as part of its Uniting America series. Charts, tables, graphs.
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