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Community Development Journal Advance Access published online on April 25, 2006
Community Development Journal, doi:10.1093/cdj/bsl010
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Limitations of civic service: critical perspectives

Amanda Moore McBride 1 *, Jenny Brav 2, Natasha Menon 3, and Michael Sherraden 4

1 Assistant Professor and Research Director, Center for Social Development, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St Louis, MO 63130
2 International service program in Nepal
3 Assistant Professor at Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University
4 Professor and Director at Center for Social Development, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Amanda Moore McBride, E-mail: ammcbride{at}wustl.edu


  Abstract

Community, national, and international service policies and programs exist worldwide. Anecdotally, their prevalence has increased dramatically in recent years. Their proliferation indicates a tacit presumption of their positive nature. While acknowledging the benefits of these programs, we call attention to the possible limitations of service, including elitism, state interests, and imperialism. We emphasize implications for policy, practice, and research.


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