Building stronger communities / Philip Hughes [and four others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hughes, Philip, 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community development--Australia.

Community development.

Community organization--Australia.

Community organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sydney : University of New South Wales Press Ltd, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Examines in a practical way means by which communities can be strengthened. This book includes material on communities of interest, as well as those based on locality. It includes useful principles and pointers for students, community workers, designated community leaders, policy makers and ordinary citizens.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Part 1: Communities and Belonging; Chapter 1: The Fragmentation of Community; Chapter 2: Getting the Balances Right; Part 2: Strengthening Relationships; Chapter 3: Bonds; Chapter 4: Bridges; Chapter 5: Linkages; Part 3: Community Strengthening Dynamics; Chapter 6: Learning From Various Models; Chapter 7: Motivating; Chapter 8: Skilling; Chpater 9: Engaging; Chapter 10: Leadership; Part 4: Strengthening Communities in Various Contexts; Chapter 11: Strengthening Local Communities; Chapter 12: Strengthening the Communities Beyond the Locality

Chapter 13: Conclusions and ImplicationsReferences; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-921410-06-X

OCLC:

476089386