The short guide to community development
Published on 27. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-84742-689-5 (ISBN)
Description
With the topic of community high on the public agenda, this timely guide provides an introduction to community development, its origins and some of the current trends and challenges. The book also explores how community development can be applied in different practice domains to achieve a range of policy objectives. Accessibly written, it will be essential for students studying a degree or taking a module in the area as well as those already involved in community development and community organising.
Reviews / Votes
"At GBP11.99, this short guide is a handy reference and a bargain, and an attractive and cleanly designed pocket book. It will be required reading for students." James Derounian in Voluntary Sector 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 "A great resource - so well written and informative." Sarah Banks, Professor of Community and Youth Work, Durham University "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 "The Short Guide to Community Development is a valuable and concise contemporary account of community development." Community Development JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84742-689-5 (9781847426895)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Alison Gilchrist | Marilyn Taylor
The Short Guide to Community Development
E-Book
01/2022
3rd Edition
Policy Press
€25.49
Available for download
Alison Gilchrist | Marilyn Taylor
The Short Guide to Community Development
E-Book
03/2016
2nd Edition
Policy Press
€25.49
Available for download
Persons
Marilyn Taylor is Emeritus Professor at the University of the West of England and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research. She has extensive experience of research and practice in the community development field.
Alison Gilchrist has worked for over three decades in community development: as an activist, practitioner, trainer, researcher and manager, including several years at the Community Development Foundation. She now works as an independent consultant.
Alison Gilchrist has worked for over three decades in community development: as an activist, practitioner, trainer, researcher and manager, including several years at the Community Development Foundation. She now works as an independent consultant.
Content
Introduction; 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.