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Book SynopsisCombining re-examination of theory with practical tools and approaches, Chanan and Miller provide a new framework for local involvement strategy.
Trade ReviewRethinking Community Practice provides inspiring case studies together with sound principles and a concrete strategy that give readers a sense that true agency-community partnerships are not only desirable but eminently doable. Activists, agencies and academicians can all put this book to good use. Jim Diers, formerly City of Seattle Department of Neighbourhoods
"This book pushes all the right buttons. It draws upon the authors’ extensive contributions to thinking about the theory and implementation of neighbourhood community practice. Their resulting model makes a major contribution to contemporary debates. Highly recommended!" Hugh Butcher, Co-editor, `Critical Community Practice’ (2007, The Policy Press)
“This book is both inspirational and practical. It offers an intelligent and insightful analysis of the past and current scene and offers radical and challenging approaches for the future.” Dr B.H. Fisher MBE, Chair of the Socialist Health Association.
Table of ContentsForeword by Alan Twelvetrees; Introduction; National policy on community involvement – the historical journey; Community practice and the state; What happens in communities; Towards neighbourhood strategy; Building partnership; Different perspectives; Outcomes and evidence; Conclusion – strategy for community practice.
