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The following publications developed by the ABCD Institute, as well as individuals and groups within our network, are available for free download by clicking on the document title. (These papers are copyrighted. You have the authors' permission to download and reproduce them for distribution; however, please include the title page to assure proper attribution.)
Publications developed by the ABCD Institute and its faculty:
A Basic Guide to ABCD Community Organizing by John McKnight (2013).
A Basic Guide to ABCD Community Organizing by John McKnight (2013).
Building the Bridge from Client to Citizen: A Community Toolbox for Welfare Reform by John P. Kretzmann and
Michael B. Green (1998).
Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships Between Schools and Communities: The Role of a Connector
by Dacia Chrzanowski, Susan Rans and Raymond Thompson (2010).
The Classic Duo: Accountability and Community Development Can Help Unlock an Abundance of Resources
by Dan Duncan (2012)
Community-Based Development and Local Schools: A Promising Partnership by John P. Kretzmann (1992).
Community Capacities and Community Necessities, address by John L. McKnight, at the “From Clients
to Citizens Forum,” Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia (2009).
Communities in Control: Developing Assets, Carnegie Foundation report on the first European ABCD Summit,
by Cormac Russell (2009).
Discovering Community Power: A Guide to Mobilizing Local Assets and Your Organization’s Capacity
by John P. Kretzmann and John L. McKnight, with Sarah Dobrowolski and Deborah Puntenney (2005).
The Engaged Library: Chicago Stories of Community Building by John P. Kretzmann and Susan A. Rans (2005).
Exemplary Materials for Designing a Community Building Initiative in a Neighborhood
Michael B. Green (1998).
Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships Between Schools and Communities: The Role of a Connector
by Dacia Chrzanowski, Susan Rans and Raymond Thompson (2010).
The Classic Duo: Accountability and Community Development Can Help Unlock an Abundance of Resources
by Dan Duncan (2012)
Community-Based Development and Local Schools: A Promising Partnership by John P. Kretzmann (1992).
Community Capacities and Community Necessities, address by John L. McKnight, at the “From Clients
to Citizens Forum,” Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia (2009).
Communities in Control: Developing Assets, Carnegie Foundation report on the first European ABCD Summit,
by Cormac Russell (2009).
Discovering Community Power: A Guide to Mobilizing Local Assets and Your Organization’s Capacity
by John P. Kretzmann and John L. McKnight, with Sarah Dobrowolski and Deborah Puntenney (2005).
The Engaged Library: Chicago Stories of Community Building by John P. Kretzmann and Susan A. Rans (2005).
Exemplary Materials for Designing a Community Building Initiative in a Neighborhood
by John L. McKnight (2011).
The Four–Legged Stool: The Unique Functions of Associations in Community Life by John McKnight (2013)
The Four–Legged Stool: The Unique Functions of Associations in Community Life by John McKnight (2013)
From Needs to Assets: Charting a Sustainable Path Towards Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries,
Global Sustainable Development Conference, by Cormac Russell (2009)
Grassroots Activism and Community Health Improvement by Deborah Puntenney and Barbara Zappia (2010).
Hidden Treasures: Building Community Connections by Engaging the Gifts of People on Welfare, People with
Disabilities, People with Mental Illness, Older Adults, and Young People by Susan A. Rans (2005).
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Mapping Community Capacity by John L. McKnight and John P. Kretzmann (1990).
Neighborhood Planning by John L. McKnight (2011).
by John L. McKnight and Carol A. Pandak (1999).
A New Formula for Child Health by Deborah Marois, Elizabeth Sterba, John P. Kretzmann and Richard Pan (2008).
On the Conduct of Forums: Community Invention by Stanley J. Hallett, PhD (1992).
A Primer for a School’s Participation in the Development of Its Local Community by John L. McKnight (1988).
Reflections on the Catalytic Role of an Outsider in Asset Based Community Development by Terry Bergdall
A New Formula for Child Health by Deborah Marois, Elizabeth Sterba, John P. Kretzmann and Richard Pan (2008).
On the Conduct of Forums: Community Invention by Stanley J. Hallett, PhD (1992).
A Primer for a School’s Participation in the Development of Its Local Community by John L. McKnight (1988).
Reflections on the Catalytic Role of an Outsider in Asset Based Community Development by Terry Bergdall
(2003).
Regenerating Community: The Recovery of a Space for Citizens by John L. McKnight, Distinguished Public Policy
Regenerating Community: The Recovery of a Space for Citizens by John L. McKnight, Distinguished Public Policy
Lecture, Institute for Policy Research (2003).
School Participation in Local Community Economic Development by John P. Kretzmann (1993).
A Study of the Community Benefits Provided by Local Associations by John McKnight (2013).
School Participation in Local Community Economic Development by John P. Kretzmann (1993).
A Study of the Community Benefits Provided by Local Associations by John McKnight (2013).
Publications developed by individuals and groups within the ABCD network:
ABCD Meets DEF: Using Asset Based Community Development to Build Economic Diversity by Jenny Cameron
and Katherine Gibson (2008).
Agents Rather than Patients, address by Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN-HABITAT (2003).
Agents Rather than Patients by the Building and Social Housing Foundation (2003). This booklet on asset-based
Agents Rather than Patients, address by Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN-HABITAT (2003).
Agents Rather than Patients by the Building and Social Housing Foundation (2003). This booklet on asset-based
community development is based on a national consultation held at Windsor Castle in England. It is a comprehensive
review of asset-based principles, theory and practice in the United Kingdom, but will be very useful to practitioners
in other countries.
Asset Based Approaches to Rural Community Development by Tara O'Leary and the International Association for
Asset Based Approaches to Rural Community Development by Tara O'Leary and the International Association for
Community Development for Carnegie UK Trust (2007).
Community Building in Logan Square by Mary O'Connell (1990).
The Gift of Hospitality by Mary O'Connell (1988).
These papers are copyrighted. You have the authors' permission to download and reproduce them for distribution; however, please include the title page to assure proper attribution.
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