Managing Community Practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes

ISBN 10: 1861343566 / ISBN 13: 9781861343567

Published by Policy Press, 2003

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL10183402

Synopsis:

Recent policy trends have moved the principle of community involvement to the centre of the UK government's social inclusion, neighbourhood renewal and health development programmes. The challenges to managers involved in such work are addressed directly by this book. The book provides material on a key - and neglected - aspect of the government's agenda: how organisations can work effectively in communities and in partnership with local community groups. It brings together contributions on the meaning, principles and application of managing community practice. Its distinctive feature is its focus on the role and skills needed by managers if ambitious regeneration and social inclusion programmes are to work in communities. "Managing community practice": provides an historical review of community practice in the UK; examines the organisational implications of managing community practice; highlights the manager's role in supporting community involvement; explores the dilemmas and conflicts; assesses the significance of networks in the context of partnerships; and stresses the importance of participative planning and evaluation. This book is essential reading for tutors and students on a wide range of undergraduate and Masters courses; operational and strategic managers in local authorities, health agencies and regeneration partnerships and senior practitioners whose work requires management support.

About the Author: Sarah Banks is Senior Lecturer in Community and Youth Work at the University of Durham, and teaches and researches in the fields of community work, community development and professional ethics. Hugh Butcher is Head of the Department of Applied Social Science and Humanities at Bradford College. He has teaching and research experience in aspects of organisational analysis, change management, policy studies and community practice. Paul Henderson was until recently Director of Practice Development at the Community Development Foundation. He has published widely in the fields of community development and regeneration and has considerable experience of training and consultancy. Jim Robertson is Senior Lecturer in Community Work and Social Work studies at the University of Northumbria. He has research interests in third sector studies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Managing Community Practice: Principles, ...
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good