Balloch, Susan
Partnership Working: Policy and Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861342201
- author:
- Balloch, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 148 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Social issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Partnership Working Policy and Practice by Susan Balloch and Marilyn Taylor provides a comprehensive analysis of partnerships in public services. Over the past decade, partnership working has become increasingly important, but it also poses challenges. This book critically evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of partnership work, exploring its potential to empower people and groups through effective collaboration. The authors examine various models of partnership, highlighting both positive and negative aspects at different levels. They discuss key issues such as accountability, representation, and social exclusion, providing valuable insights for academics, policymakers, service providers, and practitioners in community development and related fields. This book is a valuable resource for those working in the voluntary sector, local government, housing, social services, health, and other areas where partnership working is relevant. It offers important reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of partnership policy and practice.
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