Historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues
perspective, and the "how-to" for community development This
collection of work by leading community development scholars
presents students with a theoretical and practical introduction to
the field. The text progresses seamlessly from a theoretical
overview to a historical overview to three approaches to community
development (ecological, interactional, and structural-functional),
then explores the practice of community development along with
technical assistance, action research, evaluation research, and the
role of local organizations, local leadership, and coalitions. The
book concludes with critical issues, such as rural development,
inner-city development, youth in community development, health
care, public schools, and sustainable development. Key features
include: New community development intervention models, using
examples from recent events to demonstrate the strengths and
challenges of such models Community service-learning activities,
providing useful examples and case studies of successful
service-learning programs in communities A hierarchy of learning
activities and exercises within each chapter, ensuring that
students learn how to apply concepts to real-world issues Relevant
cases of successful community development interventions, giving
students examples of 'best practices' Major trends, challenges, and
prospects for the future in community development, helping students
identify key issues and opportunities Instructor Teaching Site:
Password-protected resources contain learning modules, developed by
the authors, which include exercises and activities which reinforce
chapter content, and demonstrate application of concepts in
real-life communities. Student Study Site: Open-access study
materials include chapter self-quizzes to aid content learning.
This comprehensive, introductory survey text is designed for
upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Community
Development, Urban Studies, Rural Development, and Introduction to
Service Learning found in departments of sociology, public
administration, management, and social work.
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