Synopses & Reviews
Community development emerged as a recognisable occupational activity in the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Since then, whilst struggling to remain true to its basic values it has often been manipulated to serve differing policy and political purposes. This unique Reader traces its changing fortunes through a selection of readings from key writers. It will be invaluable to those pursuing community development careers, for activists, and for all those teaching, training and practising community development.
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A vital contribution to understanding community developments potential for progressive social change in the struggle for a fair, just and sustainable world. Margaret Ledwith, Emeritus Professor of Community Development & Social Justice, University of Cumbria
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A wide ranging collection of key readings and contemporary commentaries from the best experts in the field makes this a must-have collection for students, practitioners and community activists. Its panoramic review also contains many salutary lessons for aspiring 'Big Society' politicians. Mick Carpenter, Editor Community Development Journal, University of Warwick
Synopsis
This unique Reader traces the changing fortunes of community development through a selection of readings from key writers.
About the Author
Gary Craig, School of Applied Social Sciences, University of Durham, Marjorie Mayo, Professor in Community Development, Professional and Community Education, (PACE) Goldsmiths College, University of London, Keith Popple, Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, Mae Shaw, Department of Community Education, Moray House Institute of Education, University of Edinburgh and Marilyn Taylor
Table of Contents
Section one: Debates and themes: setting the scene
Section two: In and against the state: mid-1960s to mid to late 1970s
Section three: In and against the market: mid to late 1970s to early 1990s
Section four: Between the state and the market? early 1990s onwards
Section five: Afterword
Section six: Key texts and resources