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Examines the breadth and impact of the movement towards the development of community organizations on improving the vitality of communities in the United States. Determinants of health and well-being; Challenges to coalitions; Design principles for creating and sustaining positive change.

Describes the principles and origins of the Healthy Communities movement and the Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities (CHCC) in the United States. Goal of the movement; Rationale and history of the movement; Overview of the formation of the CHCC; Characteristics of a healthy community. INSETS: HEALTHY COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES;A LEGACY OF HEALTHY COMMUNITIES LEADERSHIP AND COALITION....

Examines the common concerns of a number of community-based movements and local groups in the U.S. Information on the dialogues held in various states in the U.S.; Observations on the seven movements; Common themes among the community movements.