Abstract
This quote from Machiavelli captures the spirit of much that has been written about the creation of alternative settings. There are no data on the incidence of failure in the creation of alternatives, but the literature on this topic implies that it is quite high. New settings usually begin with great expectations, but hope frequently gives way to disillusionment within a relatively short time (Sarason, 1972). Nevertheless, there have been some notable exceptions: alternative settings that not only survived, but remained true to their original spirit. What, then, are the factors that influence the ultimate success or failure of alternative settings? If the creation of alternative settings is to be a viable intervention strategy in community psychology, this is a crucial question to address
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Cherniss, C., Deegan, G. (2000). The Creation of Alternative Settings. In: Rappaport, J., Seidman, E. (eds) Handbook of Community Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4193-6_15
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