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the politics of volunteering

Paperback • 2013

the politics of volunteering

By Nina Eliasoph

3 Ratings • 4.7 of 5

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About the book

Many of us may have participated in grassroots groups, changing the world in small and big ways, from building playgrounds and feeding the homeless, to protesting wars and ending legal segregation. Beyond the obvious fruits of these activities, what are the broader consequences of volunteering for the participants, recipients of aid, and society as a whole? In this engaging new book, Nina Eliasoph encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences in civic associations as an entry point into...Show more

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9780745650043

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2013

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the politics of volunteering

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