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Peer reviewedTandon, Rajesh – Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, 1982
Illustrates the three central tenets of primary health care (equality, systemic dynamics, and self-reliance) and highlights points of similarity with adult education. Demonstrates adult education's role in promoting health care: information, mobilization, and integration. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Civil Rights, Community Involvement, Cooperation
Breslin, Patrick – Grassroots Development, 1991
Describes the role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the political arena, as well as in development and public welfare roles. Traces the recent history of grassroots efforts to solve social problems in Latin America. NGOs can strengthen institution building and influence national policymaking. (KS)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Democracy, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Download full textSharma, Satish; Anstey, Eleanor – 1981
Using the perspective of sociology and social welfare, the report focuses on issues and concerns by considering the concepts and underpinnings of personal development, social development, community development, women's issues, rural social welfare, and self-help. Contexts are the social development and social welfare of total societies as well as…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations
