Community Development Around the World: Practice, Theory, Research, Training
Community Development Around the World: Practice, Theory, Research, Training
Hubert Campfens
1997
1997
Abstract
New social structures, agencies, and social movements have had a dramatic impact on community development across the world. In this book, more than forty authors in six countries representing the major regions of the world offer a truly global perspective on the changing nature of the practice and theory of community development. The collection approaches community development from many different angles, featuring a critical review of the international literature, twenty detailed case studies dealing with key issues, and separate country-by-country studies of education, research, and theory. Despite obvious differences between countries in their economic, political, and socio-cultural contexts of practice, common themes emerge. The book concludes with a new framework theory for use in policy development, program planning, and alternative practice. Comprehensive and challenging Community Development Around the World is essential reading for students, analysts, and practitioners in the field.
Book
Abstract
New social structures, agencies, and social movements have had a dramatic impact on community development across the world. In this book, more than forty authors in six countries representing the major regions of the world offer a truly global perspective on the changing nature of the practice and theory of community development. The collection approaches community development from many different angles, featuring a critical review of the international literature, twenty detailed case studies dealing with key issues, and separate country-by-country studies of education, research, and theory. Despite obvious differences between countries in their economic, political, and socio-cultural contexts of practice, common themes emerge. The book concludes with a new framework theory for use in policy development, program planning, and alternative practice. Comprehensive and challenging Community Development Around the World is essential reading for students, analysts, and practitioners in the field.
Social Movements
Keywords
Community Organizing, Globalization, Nonformal Education, Public Schooling
Theme
Popular Education; Adult Education; and Social Movement Learning