Walking through social development's key theoretical principles
and practice strategies, this book shows how it promotes peoples'
wellbeing not only in the Global South, where it first emerged, but
in the Western countries as well. It covers: Definitions and an
historical evolution of social development Key theoretical debates
around social well-being, human rights and social justice Social
development practice such as human capital interventions, community
development and cooperatives, asset building, employment creation
policies and programmes, microenterprises and social planning among
others Future challenges; global poverty, international aid and
trade, and global inequality, conflict and injustice.
Complete with international examples drawn from around the
world, Social Development: Theory and Practice demonstrates how
social development theory translates into practical application.
This book is essential reading for students in development studies,
social policy, public administration and social work, and for
policymakers and development practitioners everywhere. James
Midgley is the Harry and Riva Specht Professor of Public Social
Services at the School of Social Welfare, University of California,
Berkeley.
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