The short guide to community development - Softcover

Gilchrist, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447327837 ISBN 13: 9781447327837

Publisher: Policy Press, 2016

Synopsis

Interest in the topic of community and how local communities can be supported to take control of their lives, services and environment continues to ride high on the public agenda in many parts of the world. Now in its second edition, this invaluable guide provides an introduction to community development, its origins and the different forms it takes. It has been updated to reflect developments in policy and practice, as well as recent debates about the changing nature of community development itself. Crucially, it explores how community development can be applied in different policy areas, examines trends and the challenges it faces. Accessibly written, this is essential reading for students studying a degree or taking a module in this field, as well as those already involved in community development and community organising.

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About the Author

Marilyn Taylor has extensive experience of research and practice in the community development field. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Voluntary Action Research in the UK and Emeritus Professor, University of the West of England. 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447327837
• ISBN 13: 9781447327837
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 216