Delivering an MPA Emphasis in Local Governance and Community Development through Service Learning and Action Research

Journal of Public Affairs Education

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 217-238

  Stout, Margaret ^a  

^a WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

action research; community development; local governance; service learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84959129008     PISSN: 15236803     EISSN: 23289643     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15236803.2013.12001731     Document Type: Article

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