Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning: A Practical Guide

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Alan Twelvetrees (Freelance writer, researcher, consultant, 2008 – present) Russell Todd (Freelance community development writer and consultant, 2018 - present Director, Grow Social Capital (social enterprise), 2019 - present)

Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning

A Practical Guide

Alan Twelvetrees (Freelance writer, researcher, consultant, 2008 – present), Russell Todd (Freelance community development writer and consultant, 2018 - present Director, Grow Social Capital (social enterprise), 2019 - present)

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Policy Press
01 July 2024

Rural communities; Urban communities; Social work

The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners.

The textbook features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT.

With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities, and the changing role of IT, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition features:

clear 'how-to' guides for a variety of CD-related practice; case studies; end-of-chapter discussion points; signposts to digital resources; glossary.

This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.

By: Alan Twelvetrees (Freelance writer researcher consultant 2008 – present), Russell Todd (Freelance community development writer and consultant, 2018 - present Director, Grow Social Capital (social enterprise), 2019 - present)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Sixth Edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447360643
ISBN 10: 1447360648
Pages: 364
Publication Date: 01 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part 1: Understanding Community Work and Yourself 1. What Are Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning? 2. Different Dimensions of Community Work Practice 3. Planning for Effective Community Work 4. Survival, Professional Development, and Reflective Practice Part 2: Community Development and Community Action 5. Helping People Set Up and Run Community Groups 6. Technical Knowledge and Skill Relating to Community Development and Community Action 7. Wider Dimensions of Field Level Practice 8. Using Information Technology, the Internet, Digital and Mobile Technologies 9. Evaluating Community Work 10. Ideology, Social Change, and Community Work 11. Broad-Based Community Organizing Part 3: Social Planning Approaches 12. Social Planning in Community Work 13. Management and Partnership Working Part 4: Specialist Community Work and Advanced Practice 14. Specialist Community Work 15. Advanced Community Work Practice 16. Strategic Approaches to Community Work 17. Conclusions and a Look to the Future

Alan Twelvetrees is a freelance writer and consultant and was formerly Lecturer in Community Work at Swansea University, Director at the Community Development Foundation, and Children and Young People Strategy Manager at Swansea Council. Russell Todd is a researcher, trainer, and writer on community development matters, as well as a project manager, digital inclusion trainer and podcast producer.