{"product_id":"9781621317814","title":"Lead the Way: Principles and Practices in Community and Civic Engagement","description":"\u003ci\u003eLead the Way\u003c\/i\u003e examines major theories, practices, and strategies in community and civic engagement. It provides readers with a working knowledge of such engagement, and discusses the importance of collaborating with active stakeholders to enhance leadership, foster community-building, increase civic participation, and guide policy change.\u003cp\u003ePart I of the book provides conceptual and historical perspectives on leadership and community development. Part II addresses challenges and opportunities. Part III is devoted to hands-on applications of engagement in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include moving leadership from the local to the national, capacity building, leadership and sustainability, and disaster\/risk management. Readers will also learn about principles and practices for community-university partnerships, faith-based capacity building, and community reinvestment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with passionate commitment, and effectively representing diverse opinions, \u003ci\u003eLead the Way\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for leadership courses and programs. In addition, the book serves as an excellent field guide for community organizations seeking to improve their engagement practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForrest D. Toms\u003c\/b\u003e earned his Ph.D. in developmental psychology at Howard University. He is an associate professor in the Department of Leadership Studies at North Carolina A\u0026amp;T University, and is nationally recognized for his work related to cultural competency and systems change. Dr. Toms' research focuses on leadership and community\/civic engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvia Willie Burgess\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies from North Carolina A\u0026amp;T University, where she currently serves as an adjunct assistant professor. She is also a consultant on leadership training, spiritual capital, and community\/civic engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036834742512,"sku":"9781621317814","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781621317814_p0.jpg?v=1763857613","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781621317814","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}