Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning
A Practical Guide
6th Edition
Published on 28. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
364 pages
978-1-4473-6064-3 (ISBN)
Description
The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike. With an accessible style, authors Alan Twelvetrees and Russell Todd set out the realities of practice in everyday community development (CD) work.
With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT and digital technologies, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition features:
* clear 'how to' guides for a variety of CD-related practice;
* case studies;
* end of chapter discussion points;
* signposts to digital resources;
* glossary.
This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and abroad and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.
With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT and digital technologies, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition features:
* clear 'how to' guides for a variety of CD-related practice;
* case studies;
* end of chapter discussion points;
* signposts to digital resources;
* glossary.
This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and abroad and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.
Reviews / Votes
'This new edition is an important and timely updating of an extensive body of work which has been foundational material for many years. This updated volume will help to ensure that community work practice and education is responsive to changing needs and emerging issues.' Anna Clarke, International Association for Community Development 'This new edition is an important and timely updating of an extensive body of work which has been foundational material for many years. This updated volume will help to ensure that community work practice and education is responsive to changing needs and emerging issues.' Anna Clarke, International Association for Community Development 'Complete in its description of a broad range of community practice, the processes and skills required, while also being thorough in describing the frustrations, challenges and dilemmas workers face, interspersed with real life examples to provide context. It does what it says on the tin.' Ismail Karolia, University of Central Lancashire 'The book is an excellent resource for those wanting to dip into it and sharpen up their own practice.' Community Development Journal'This book has detailed nuggets for community development practitioners.' Daniel Muia, Kenyatta University 'The book is an excellent resource for those wanting to dip into it and sharpen up their own practice.' Community Development Journal
'This book has detailed nuggets for community development practitioners.' Daniel Muia, Kenyatta University
More details
Edition
Sixth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bristol University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
2 s/w Abbildungen, 5 s/w Tabellen
5 Tables, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
546 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-6064-3 (9781447360643)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Alan Twelvetrees | Russell Todd
Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning 6e
A Practical Guide
E-Book
06/2024
1st Edition
Policy Press
€45.99
Available for download
Alan Twelvetrees | Russell Todd
Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning 6e
A Practical Guide
E-Book
06/2024
1st Edition
Policy Press
€64.99
Available for download
Persons
Alan Twelvetrees is a freelance writer and consultant and was formerly Lecturer in Community Work at Swansea University, Director at the Community Development Foundation and Children and Young People Strategy Manager at Swansea Council.
Russell Todd is a researcher, trainer and writer on community development matters, as well as a project manager, digital inclusion trainer and podcast producer.
Russell Todd is a researcher, trainer and writer on community development matters, as well as a project manager, digital inclusion trainer and podcast producer.
Content
Introduction
Part 1: Understanding Community Work and Yourself
1. What Are Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning?
2. Different Dimensions of Community Work Practice
3. Planning for Effective Community Work
4. Survival, Professional Development, and Reflective Practice
Part 2: Community Development and Community Action
5. Helping People Set Up and Run Community Groups
6. Technical Knowledge and Skill Relating to Community Development and Community Action
7. Wider Dimensions of Field Level Practice
8. Using Information Technology, the Internet, Digital and Mobile Technologies
9. Evaluating Community Work
10. Ideology, Social Change, and Community Work
11. Broad-Based Community Organizing
Part 3: Social Planning Approaches
12. Social Planning in Community Work
13. Management and Partnership Working
Part 4: Specialist Community Work and Advanced Practice
14. Specialist Community Work
15. Advanced Community Work Practice
16. Strategic Approaches to Community Work
17. Conclusions and a Look to the Future
Part 1: Understanding Community Work and Yourself
1. What Are Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning?
2. Different Dimensions of Community Work Practice
3. Planning for Effective Community Work
4. Survival, Professional Development, and Reflective Practice
Part 2: Community Development and Community Action
5. Helping People Set Up and Run Community Groups
6. Technical Knowledge and Skill Relating to Community Development and Community Action
7. Wider Dimensions of Field Level Practice
8. Using Information Technology, the Internet, Digital and Mobile Technologies
9. Evaluating Community Work
10. Ideology, Social Change, and Community Work
11. Broad-Based Community Organizing
Part 3: Social Planning Approaches
12. Social Planning in Community Work
13. Management and Partnership Working
Part 4: Specialist Community Work and Advanced Practice
14. Specialist Community Work
15. Advanced Community Work Practice
16. Strategic Approaches to Community Work
17. Conclusions and a Look to the Future