Populism, Democracy and Community Development (Rethinking Community Development) - Softcover

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Synopsis

Using international perspectives and case studies, this book discusses the relationships between community development and populism in the context of today’s widespread crisis of democracy. Exploring the synergies and contradictions between populism and community development, it offers new ways of understanding and responding to populism.

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About the Authors

Marjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, and access to justice in disadvantaged communities.

Emeritus Professor Sue Kenny, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University Sue Kenny’s research interests include the role of third sector organisations in generating and nurturing active citizenship, post-disaster reconstruction, risk society, transnationalism and cosmopolitanism.

Jim Ife is a Professor of Social Work at Western Sydney University.

Peter Westoby is a Senior Lecturer in Community Development at the University of Queensland and a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Development Support at the University of Free State, South Africa.

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ISBN 10:  1447353838 ISBN 13:  9781447353836
Publisher: Policy Press, 2020
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