The short guide to community development / Alison Gilchrist, Marilyn Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilchrist, Alison, author.

Taylor, Marilyn, 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community development.

Physical Description:

1 volume ; 20 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Policy Press, 2016.

Summary:

With the topic of community high on the public agenda, this timely guide provides an introduction to community development, its origins and some of the current trends and challenges. The book also explores how community development can be applied in different practice domains to achieve a range of policy objectives. Accessibly written, it will be essential for students studying a degree or taking a module in the area as well as those already involved in community development and community organising. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

Further reading 7

2 What is community development? 9

Underpinning principles and processes 9

Providing help, building on resources 13

Community development's core values 14

An integrated approach 17

Related models 17

Brief conclusion 26

Summary 27

Further reading 27

3 The changing policy context 29

How community policies have developed 29

Constant themes in community policy 36

Brief conclusion 45

Summary 46

Further reading 46

4 Theoretical concepts 49

What theory offers 49

Theories of community 50

Psychological concepts and theories 54

Theories of power: structure or agency? 63

Organisations and institutions: how agency is organized 68

Systems and ecological approaches 69

Social movement theory 70

Brief conclusion 72

Summary 73

Further reading 74

5 Effective and ethical community development: what's needed!? 77

Working with people in groups and organisations 80

Dealing with difficulties 81

Working with organisations 82

Networking and engagement 84

Getting to know the community 87

Resources and support 89

Supporting opportunities to learn 91

Working with volunteers and activists 93

Communication and knowledge management 94

Using and influencing policies 96

Competencies and core values 97

Brief conclusion 99

Summary 99

Further reading 100

6 Applying community developmental in different service areas 103

Environmental action and sustainable development 107

Economic responses to poverty and social exclusion 113

Health and wellbeing 117

Community arts, crafts and culture 122

Brief conclusion 128

Summary 128

Further reading 128

7 Challenges for practice 131

Developing a strategic approach 132

Orientation 133

Status and recognition 134

Role boundaries 136

Community belonging: place and identity? 137

Equality and diversity 140

Leadership and representation issues 143

Accountability 145

Mainstreaming, targeted or specialist work? 146

Demonstrating impact: measuring the social return 147

Professional standards and ethics 150

Brief conclusion 151

Summary 152

Further reading 153

8 Future prospects 155

Developments since 2011 155

Neoliberal globalisation 157

The shrinking state: preserving the public sphere 161

Redefining community: migration and its significance for place 164

The digital age 166

A new politics 169

Climate change and sustainable development 170

Bringing it all together 171

Summary 173

Further reading 174.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2011.

ISBN:

9781447327837

1447327837

OCLC:

948262097