{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-community-from-the-village-to-the-virtual-world-9780761925989","title":"Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World","description":"\u003cp\u003eClick Additional Materials for downloadable materials and samples \"Incredibly  this is the first encyclopedia to focus on community as concept and experience  so stands alone in its field as the one title any library must buy to cover this topic. Essential for all readerships.\" --CHOICE  \"A timely  comprehensive  and very welcome overview of a rich and rapidly growing field of inquiry.\" --Robert D. Putnam  Professor at Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone \"With every passing minute  it becomes more and more apparent that our world is one community. The Encyclopedia of Community serves as recognition of this trend and as a needed resource. The four-volume set not only explains the emerging buzz words of community such as social capital or civic engagement but also tells many stories of community institutions that work  such as public libraries.\" --Sarah Ann Long  Past President  (1999-2000) American Library Association \"As we yearn to connect with our fellow citizens during these uncertain times  we have a unique moment to encourage greater participation in our democracy and reinvigorate our communities. The Encyclopedia of Community provides a timely  diverse array of theories and practices that will help citizens understand the value of engaging together to make the critical choices that enrich the way we live  learn  work and govern in our local communities. The Encyclopedia deserves a prime spot in the libraries  homes  and offices of all communities that want to invest in a brighter future for their residents and their children.\" --Nancy Kranich  Past President of the American Library Association  whose presidential theme was \"Libraries: The Cornerstone of Democracy\" (2000-2001) \"American politicians often pair the word community with the word freedom to describe our basic values. Yet  though used constantly  the word community is defined in widely different and contested ways. Most people like the idea of community  but some intellectuals worry that it might imply collectivism. The great value of this new Encyclopedia is that it gives readers a chance to sample the many uses of the term and gain clarity about the issues at stake. It is a major contribution to a more coherent understanding of this fundamental idea.\" --Robert Bellah  Professor of Sociology  Emeritus  University of California  Berkeley and co-author of Habits of the Heart SAGE Publications is proud to announce the Encyclopedia of Community  a major reference work that summarizes the many fascinating and important concepts of a global topic. Community itself is a concept  an experience  and a central part of being human. Whether the reader is a student  researcher  or professional in the field of psychology  sociology  or even economics  this three-volume work will provide the necessary definitions of community beyond traditional views. Arranged in an A-to-Z fashion  the Encyclopedia can also be viewed topically via a Readers Guide. This allows for interdisciplinary \"compare and contrast\" among topics such as types of communities  social capital  technology  urban life  politics and law  community design  and global studies. Edited by the award-winning team at Berkshire Reference and assisted by an editorial board of world-renowned scholars  the Encyclopedia of Community will prove to be one of the most widely used reference works in your collection. Key Features:  500 signed articles  3 volumes  2000 pages  Readers Guide  Master bibliography  250 sidebars Appendices:  Resource Guides  Master Bibliography  Libraries Build Community  Libraries and Popular Culture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647837298741,"sku":"ByrdShop_0761925988","price":235.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780761925989.jpg?v=1781697556","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-community-from-the-village-to-the-virtual-world-9780761925989","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}