Description
Product ID: | 9781412974622 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Introduction to Community Development |
Subtitle: | Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning |
Authors: | Author: Gary Paul Green, Jerry W. Robinson |
Page Count: | 328 |
Subjects: | Rural communities, Rural communities, Public administration, Non-profitmaking organizations, Public administration, Non-profitmaking organizations |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Comprehensive yet introductory survey text appropriate for undergraduate students who need historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues perspective, and the how-to application for community development. Historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues perspective, and the "how-to" for community development This collection of work by leading community development scholars presents students with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field. The text progresses seamlessly from a theoretical overview to a historical overview to three approaches to community development (ecological, interactional, and structural-functional), then explores the practice of community development along with technical assistance, action research, evaluation research, and the role of local organizations, local leadership, and coalitions. The book concludes with critical issues, such as rural development, inner-city development, youth in community development, health care, public schools, and sustainable development. Key features include:
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Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2010-05-05 |