http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/rss/books/RSS.xml The latest new books from 'Southbound Press' en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1440 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/W/bo8364977.html The SKYRIVER process&#8212;a video communication tool developed by Timothy Kennedy to allow Native Alaskans in remote areas to express their concerns to elected officials&#8212;has received a great deal of recognition for its innovative use of video and film tools to enhance and strengthen citizen participation in the decision-making processes of government. The collaborative process led to direct communication between the villages and government officials and, ultimately, to positive social change. This book provides a detailed review of how the SKYRIVER process evolved and the many lessons learned from its development. <div><p>The SKYRIVER process&#8212;a video communication tool developed by Timothy Kennedy to allow Native Alaskans in remote areas to express their concerns to elected officials&#8212;has received a great deal of recognition for its innovative use of video and film tools to enhance and strengthen citizen participation in the decision-making processes of government. The collaborative process led to direct communication between the villages and government officials and, ultimately, to positive social change. This book provides a detailed review of how the SKYRIVER process evolved and the many lessons learned from its development.</p></div> Political Science: Political Behavior and Public Opinion Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT Timothy Kennedy 9789839054514