Gilchrist, Alison
The Short Guide to Community Development - Short Guides
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447327837
- author:
- Gilchrist, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Short Guide to Community Development by Alison Gilchrist and Marilyn Taylor is an authoritative introduction to community development. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics, and culture, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance on how to put it into practice. The guide covers core themes, concepts, basic practices, and key issues in community development, while also exploring the impact of COVID-19 on community life and well-being. New content includes analysis of pressing issues such as democratic decline, social fragmentation, isolation, social care pressures, technological developments, and climate change. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners working with communities, offering a broad overview of key concepts and practical guidance for those looking to make a positive difference.
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