Description
Book SynopsisA fully updated edition of this bestselling textbook offers a radical approach to community development taking theories of Gramsci and Freire into the current context. The focus is on putting theory into action for those training, working or managing any social justice practice.
Trade Review“Europe currently faces many challenges: poverty, inequality, migration, increased racism, xenophobia and populism, the democratic deficit and the environmental crisis. Ledwith makes sense of these and promotes critically reflective community development practice.” Alex Downie, European Community Development Network
“A passionate and wide-ranging overview of the events and ideas that have brought us to this moment, and a challenge to community development to change the story.” Rebekah Goddard, UK Community Foundations.
“With inspiring case studies and provocative questions, this is essential reading for anyone who dreams of creating a more just and equitable society.” Rosemary Moreland, University of Ulster.
"Neoliberalism desperately needs challenging and this important book provides an incisive and compelling account of how it can be done. Essential reading for all those interested in this vital area of theory and practice." Steve Rogowski, Social Worker
Table of ContentsOpening thoughts: Community development in neoliberal times; Power and the political context; Changing the story; Radical community development and the role of stories; Radical community development in action; Researching with the community; The power of ideas; Critiques of Freire and Gramsci; Taking Freire into intersectionality; Reclaiming the radical agenda.
