
The Making of Community Work
David N. Thomas(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. November 2024
Book
Hardback
332 pages
978-1-032-90356-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1983, The Making of Community Work is the outcome of a two-year study of community work in the United Kingdom. The main purpose of the study was to review the development of community work, and to suggest some of the issues in practice and training that might be important in the 1980s. Much of the first part of the book is taken up with the emergence of community work as an occupation; David Thomas tries to clarify its contribution to a number of political and social processes, and to define community work in a way which distinguishes it from other kinds of interventions. The second part of the book deals with training, research, literature and employment in community work; it includes a review of college and field-based training opportunities, and a critical discussion of the state of theory and ideology in the occupation.
It was hoped it would be an important source of ideas and inspiration for the years ahead. It was the first major review of community work since its re-discovery in the 1960s; it will still be of interest to all those involved in community work, or wishing to understand its influence on other professions. The book was intended for fieldworkers, administrators, policy-makers, trainers and students in community work and in related occupations and disciplines. Thomas presents his ideas clearly, and his ability to look critically at some of the basic assumptions in community work makes for stimulating and enjoyable reading.
It was hoped it would be an important source of ideas and inspiration for the years ahead. It was the first major review of community work since its re-discovery in the 1960s; it will still be of interest to all those involved in community work, or wishing to understand its influence on other professions. The book was intended for fieldworkers, administrators, policy-makers, trainers and students in community work and in related occupations and disciplines. Thomas presents his ideas clearly, and his ability to look critically at some of the basic assumptions in community work makes for stimulating and enjoyable reading.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education, General, and Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
780 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-90356-9 (9781032903569)
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Person
David N. Thomas has worked in community development since the early 1970s. His experience includes neighbourhood work, training, consultancy and research.
Content
Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Through the Sixties and Seventies 2. Participation in Politics and the Community 3. The Contribution of Community Work 4. Practice in the 1980s 5. Training for Community Work 6. Employing and Funding Community Workers 7. Communication, Research and the Role of a National Body 8. From Being to Being More. References. Appendixes. Index.