Developing communities /
Kenny, Susan
Developing communities / by Susan Kenny and Tammy Hand - Sixth edition - Victoria Australia : Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, 2022. - xxi, 446 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1: Background and basics -- Chapter 1: The nature of community development -- Chapter 2: Local and global contexts -- Chapter 3: Theoretical perspectives and concepts -- Chapter 4: Community development and the state -- Part 2: Practical foundations -- Chapter 5: Processes and practices -- Chapter 6: Community organisations -- Chapter 7: Activities and practices -- Chapter 8: Working for solidarity -collective action -- Chapter 9: Funding, research and evaluation -- Part 3: Key issues in community development today -- Chapter 10: Difficulties and dilemmas -- Chapter 11: Challenges and opportunities for the future
Community development is a living field of theory and practice. The enduring features of community development include the commitment to human rights; the empowerment of ordinary people, and especially those who are disadvantaged and oppressed: and support for communities to exert greater control over decisions that affect their lives
9780170452755
Community development
K36 2022 / BP595
Developing communities / by Susan Kenny and Tammy Hand - Sixth edition - Victoria Australia : Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, 2022. - xxi, 446 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1: Background and basics -- Chapter 1: The nature of community development -- Chapter 2: Local and global contexts -- Chapter 3: Theoretical perspectives and concepts -- Chapter 4: Community development and the state -- Part 2: Practical foundations -- Chapter 5: Processes and practices -- Chapter 6: Community organisations -- Chapter 7: Activities and practices -- Chapter 8: Working for solidarity -collective action -- Chapter 9: Funding, research and evaluation -- Part 3: Key issues in community development today -- Chapter 10: Difficulties and dilemmas -- Chapter 11: Challenges and opportunities for the future
Community development is a living field of theory and practice. The enduring features of community development include the commitment to human rights; the empowerment of ordinary people, and especially those who are disadvantaged and oppressed: and support for communities to exert greater control over decisions that affect their lives
9780170452755
Community development
K36 2022 / BP595