Community development as micropolitics

Comparing theories, policies and politics in America and Britain

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
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Author: Emejulu, Akwugo ISBN: 9781447321385
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: July 20, 2016
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Emejulu, Akwugo
ISBN: 9781447321385
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: July 20, 2016
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

Community development is routinely invoked as a practical solution to tackle a myriad of social problems, even though there is little consensus about its meaning and purpose. Through a comparative analysis of competing perspectives on community development since 1968, this book critically examines the contradictory ideas and practices that have shaped this field in the US and the UK. This approach exposes a problematic politics that have far-reaching consequences for those committed to working for social justice. This accessible book offers an alternative model for thinking about the politics of community development and so will appeal to academics, postgraduate students and community development workers.

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Community development is routinely invoked as a practical solution to tackle a myriad of social problems, even though there is little consensus about its meaning and purpose. Through a comparative analysis of competing perspectives on community development since 1968, this book critically examines the contradictory ideas and practices that have shaped this field in the US and the UK. This approach exposes a problematic politics that have far-reaching consequences for those committed to working for social justice. This accessible book offers an alternative model for thinking about the politics of community development and so will appeal to academics, postgraduate students and community development workers.

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