Piven, P. (1972). Participation of resident in neighborhood action programs. (pp. 194-205). In: F. M. Lownberg & R. Dolgoff, The Practice of Social Work Intervention. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock Publishers, Inc.

Piven's (1972) article titled "Participation of residents in neighborhood action programs" examines the role of community participation in neighborhood action programs. The article explores how community involvement can help address the issues of poverty and inequality, and how neighborhood action programs can be effective in engaging community members. The author also discusses some of the challenges associated with community participation, including the potential for power imbalances and the difficulty of maintaining sustained involvement.