Community Development in an Uncertain World - Softcover

Ife, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107628490 ISBN 13: 9781107628496

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Community Development in an Uncertain World provides a comprehensive and lively introduction to modern community development. The book explores the interrelated frameworks of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment thinking, drawing on various sources including the wisdom of indigenous peoples. Recognising the increasing complexity and uncertainty of the times in which we live, Jim Ife promotes a holistic approach to community development and emphasises the different dimensions of human community: social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, spiritual, personal and survival. The first section of the book examines the major theories and concepts that underpin community development. This includes a discussion of core principles: change and wisdom 'from below', the importance of process and valuing diversity. The second section focuses on practical elements, such as community work roles and essential skills. The final chapters discuss the problematic context of much contemporary practice and offer vision and hope for the future.

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Book Description

Community Development in an Uncertain World provides a comprehensive introduction to modern community development. The book explores the interrelated frameworks of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment thinking. Jim Ife promotes a holistic approach and emphasises the different dimensions of human community: social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, spiritual and survival.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107628490
• ISBN 13: 9781107628496
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440