{"product_id":"9781489985002","title":"Igniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIgniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGaist, Paul A.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIgniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the pursuit and potential of community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations to transform global public health. At a time of unprecedented challenges, economic crises, social inequalities, environmental stressors, emerging health threats, these organizations are initiating and driving change, often being the first to call attention to the issues and increasingly forging significant and sustainable solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough concrete examples, success stories, and cautionary tales from experienced practitioners, \u003ci\u003eIgniting the Power of Community\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates why understanding the roles of the diverse organizations of this sector is vital to anyone concerned with improving health and public health today. This forward-thinking book explains how citizen sector organizations work, their immediate and long term impact on public health, and the key players and business dynamics involved. With an emphasis on innovative approaches, it provides an \"insiders view\" into practical considerations regarding organizational structure, financing, and operations. A sampling of the coverage:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new era of social entrepreneurship and philanthropy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSustainability in international public health NGOs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront-line perspectives from both well-established and grassroots CBOs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaith-based organizations and public health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNGOs and the military: evolving relationships in conflict and disaster zones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the environmental health movement and its impact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject YEAH: a youth AIDS organizations story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are involved in clinical care, health research, public health programs, or policy development and implementation, this book provides key insights and skills, and will serve as an invaluable resource in working most effectively with and within these dynamic organizations.\u003c\/p\u003ebody\u0026gt; \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-09-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781489985002\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-0-387-98157-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 260.0cm x193.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 406.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45587628359820,"sku":"9781489985002","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781489985002.jpg?v=1767239561","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781489985002","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}