Description: Introduction to Community Development : Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning, Paperback by Robinson, Jerry W., Jr. (EDT); Green, Gary Paul (EDT), ISBN 1412974623, ISBN-13 9781412974622, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Thirty leading American community development scholars contribute 18 chapters to an introductory text on the field of community development for students and practitioners. The text differs from others on the topic in its exploration of the linkages between community theory, community development, and service-learning. Providing readers with a strong conceptual base for understanding local development issues, the text helps users develop the ability and skills to understand the social, economic, and political dynamics at the local level, and to understand how local communities are shaped and constrained by external forces. Topics addressed include the history of community development; technical assistance, self-help, and interactional approaches; the role of conflict; action and evaluation research; local organizations, leadership, and coalitions; and current critical issues such as rural and inner-city development, engaging youth, health care, public schools, and sustainable development. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Introduction to Community Development : Theory, Practice, and Ser
Author: Robinson, Jerry W., Jr. (EDT); Green, Gary Paul (EDT)
Language: english