The principles of Gandhi are applied to the rural crisis in America with special attention to rural Iowa. Approaches to rural reconstruction and development are proposed which emphasize human-scale development, community-owned enterprises, local community development foundations, maximum feasible participation, broad-based land ownership, and…

Relations between culture and community are analyzed in an evaluation of a community arts project conducted in a small Colorado community. An artist worked in a variety of arts activities to promote community development goals. It was confirmed that community arts can serve as a catalyst for community development. (Author/JOW)

This paper examines the potential for sample bias if the number of followup mailings in a survey is reduced. The results indicate that initial respondents differ from laggard respondents on five demographic characteristics, but differences diminish between early and late laggard respondents. Multiple mailings are necessary to improve the quality…

The author states that there are inherent contradictions and assumptions in community development (CD) theory and practice. Contradictions spring from a tendency to apply CD on an inappropriate level and for incorrect purposes. Assumptions spring from CD's Western cultural origins. (CH)

This paper investigates the process of how actions of community groups are initiated and carried out. It also identifies key characteristics of participation in community action projects. Social actions in two communities in North Carolina are studied from a 10-year period. (Author/CT)

This book analyzes the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative (NPI), which demonstrates how comprehensive community development efforts can be effectively organized to help preserve working class neighborhoods. The NPI is a comprehensive community building initiative active in 10 neighborhoods within nine cities. Its approach is to catch places…

Education about sustainability is the foundation of conservation efforts. This publication was designed to inform and inspire individuals and communities that may be contemplating or already undertaking efforts to promote community sustainability. The four stories in this booklet are: (1) "Coastal Community Connections"; (2)…

The extent to which resources for goal attainment in Papago communities are consistent with certain abstract goals of community development is evaluated. (NQ)

Describes a living-learning approach to religious education as practiced by a class of high school seniors in Philadelphia. (AN)

The author questions how a community measures its quality-of-life. The author's emphasis is on people and the communities goals in terms of people. Extension education must confirm dealing with people problems rather than community problems. (MS)

The author describes the objectives of the Association of London Housing Estates and examines the methods employed in working for the community-the role that the central office plays, the importance of the active participation of the members and the relations that are maintained with the people of the community. (RR)

The deputy director for the Division of Facilities Development of the U.S. Office of Education discusses a technique for studying and resolving educational facilities development problems within the context of total community planning needs." (Author/AA)

The disastrous state of Ghanaian finances immediately before and after the coup against Nkrumah has had the effect of virtually eliminating community development and health services, particularly in non-urban areas of Ghana. It is hoped that new regional and district structure and improved staff morale can now bring about more effective programs.…

Posits that increased communication of community leaders involving relatively short communications paths should lead to program success. However, measures of connectivity and average distance in the communications structure reveal no significant relationships. Suggests other factors which may be more important to rural community development…