{"product_id":"fostering-brighter-futures-manuela-tomai-9781940387222","title":"Fostering Brighter Futures: How Small Groups of International Community Psychologists Are Healing Our Polarized Societies","description":"Unlock the transformative power of community psychology with Fostering Brighter Futures, an essential handbook by Donata Francescato and Manuela Tomai that bridges the gap between individual well-being and societal change. This insightful guide explores the values, theories, and interventions that empower individuals and communities to tackle local and global challenges while fostering inclusion, equity, and sustainability. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDonata Francescato, Italy's first professor of community psychology and cofounder of ASPIC and ECPA, teams up with Manuela Tomai, an associate professor of clinical psychology at Sapienza University in Rome, specializing in community education and health. Together, they provide decades of expertise to illuminate how community psychology addresses critical issues like climate change, migration, violence, and mental health through innovative methods such as participatory research and group interventions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRooted in decades of research and practice, Fostering Brighter Futures traces the origins of community psychology from the 1960s civil rights movement to its global evolution. Featuring compelling case studies and real-world applications, the book delves into principles like social justice, diversity, empowerment, and collective action. Whether you're a student, psychologist, policymaker, or social service professional, it offers actionable strategies for creating meaningful, lasting impact. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspiring and forward-thinking, Fostering Brighter Futures is your guide to building a world where individual freedoms and collective solidarity thrive in harmony. Perfect for anyone committed to making a difference, this handbook equips you to take on the challenges of the 21st century with confidence and purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Manuela Tomai,Donata Francescato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1940387221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781940387222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Mebane Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Manuela Tomai","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153874366719,"sku":"9781940387222","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d26d4403-983c-43fb-8ced-c8b8eb7b138f.jpg?v=1770786416","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fostering-brighter-futures-manuela-tomai-9781940387222","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}