Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy & Practice - Softcover

Ashling Jackson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717149749 ISBN 13: 9780717149742

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will: - Understand the community and social change in Ireland - Understand how community development tackles social disadvantage - Recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland - Critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice - Utilise the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary for effective and sustainable community development in a rapidly changing social, political and economic environment - Determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges. Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications and the models of best practice when working in various community development settings. Highlights ideas, interests and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland. Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text. Contains contributions from leading national academics, key practitioners and community groups in Ireland. Written For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students of: Community Development and related courses Social Studies courses where community development is a module.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Ashling Jackson is a senior lecturer in Athlone Institute of Technology, lecturing in the areas of community development, sociology and research methods. She has worked extensively with disadvantaged groups in community settings, most notably the Traveller community. Dr Colm O'Doherty is a lecturer in the Institute of Technology Tralee, with many years' experience as a social work practitioner in Ireland, England and Wales. He has written and published widely on topics such as family support and social capital, which are directly applicable to positive community development practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0717149749
• ISBN 13: 9780717149742
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272
• Editor: Ashling Jackson, Colm O'Doherty