Building America
Subtitle: the democratic promise of public work
By: Harry C. Boyte and Nancy N. Kari.
Contributors: Kari, Nancy N., 1947-
Publisher: Temple University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
Subjects: Public service employment -- United States.; Volunteer workers in community development -- United States.
Description: The authors compare the "public spirited work [that] enabled diverse peoples to forge connection, gain a stake in the nation, and find intellectual challenges [to] a time when people are predominately consumers instead of producers." They offer many current examples which demonstrate encouraging changes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-245) and index.