Gilchrist, Alison

The Short Guide to - Community Development (Short - Guides)

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ISBN 13:
9781447360728
author:
Gilchrist, Alison
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Policy Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
218
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Human Services,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.66

Description

The Short Guide to Community Development by Alison Gilchrist and Marilyn Taylor is an authoritative introduction to community development. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics, and culture, this third edition provides a comprehensive overview of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance on how to put it into practice. The guide covers key themes, concepts, basic practices, and issues in community development, including the impact of COVID-19 on community life and well-being. It also explores pressing issues such as democratic decline, social fragmentation, isolation, social care pressures, technological developments, and climate change, with new content added to address these concerns. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners working with communities, offering an invaluable understanding of the subject and practical guidance on how to make a positive difference.

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