Description
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this long-established guide offers an invaluable, authoritative and concise introduction to community development. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics and culture it will equip readers with an understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance.
Trade Review"It's an extremely useful publication, which presents some refreshingly straightforward observations, whilst acknowledging the complexity of the politics and the practice. I will recommend it to students". Mae Shaw, Institute of Education, University of Edinburgh "Great book. I really relied on it in class as language was accessible and practical examples connected with the students." Sharon Mallon, Staffordshire University
"A great resource — so well written and informative." Sarah Banks, Professor of Community and Youth Work at Durham University
"The Short Guide to Community Development is a valuable and concise contemporary account of community development." Community Development Journal
"An extremely useful introductory text, which covers all of the essential building blocks for an up-to-date understanding of the practice of community development work in the United Kingdom" Dr Rosemary Moreland, University of Ulster
Table of ContentsIntroduction What is community development? The changing context of community development Theoretical concepts Effective and ethical community development: what’s needed? Applying community development in different service areas Challenges for practice Current and future trends
