Grassroots Associations

<b><p>Grassroots Associations</b> is a comprehensive review and critique of empirical and theoretical research on grassroots nonprofit and voluntary organizations. </p><p>David Horton Smith examines in depth the distinctive nature and characteristics of a previously under-studied area which includes such groups as Alchoholics Anonymous community-environmental action committees and church Bible study groups. He addresses: group formation structure process leadership and life cycle change; effectiveness; the influence such associations have on society; the future of grassroots associations which he sees as integral to a postmodern society moving towards participatory democracy self-determinism and individual choice. </p>