Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning

Produktbeschreibung

Now going into its fifth edition, Alan Twelvetrees' invaluable guide to the theory and practice of community work has been educating students and practitioners alike for over three decades. Covering topics such as work with community groups, the various dimensions of social action and project planning and how to engage effectively with public bodies, this is a truly comprehensive must-read for community workers, as well as anyone keen to undertake effective work in the community. Drawing on the author's wealth of experience, and benefiting from the grounded style of writing that has made the previous editions so popular, the book considers everyday community work situations to provide readers with a genuine feel for the realities of practice. This classic text is essential for anyone studying, working or just interested in community work, community regeneration and service planning. 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

What is Community Work?
Planning for Effective Community Work
Helping Set up and Run Community Groups
Dealing with Practical issues in Community Groups
Community Work in Specialist Fields
Social Planning Approaches to Community Work
Advanced Practice
Community Work, Social Change and Broad Based Organising
Community Work and Public Policy
Survival, Personal Development and Reflective Practice
Conclusions. 

Autoreninfo

Alan Twelvetrees