Written by community workers from diverse contexts, this highly accessible guide equips practitioners and students working in a range of community settings to make the best use of theory in their work.
The book focuses on the hope, excitement and possibilities that contemporary theory brings to practice and is essential reading for all those concerned with social justice, inclusion and equality.
Drawing on voices from across the world, influential thinking, both old and new, is applied to the practice that underpins work with individuals, groups and communities. The book will inform and enhance practice for a wide range of students and professionals working in community contexts such as community development, adult education, youth work, community health and social work.
Introduction – Karen McArdle, Sue Briggs, Ed Garrett and Kirsty Forrester 1. Professional Learning – Sue Briggs and Karen McArdle 2. Social Justice – Karen McArdle 3. Equality and Inclusion – Kirsty Forrester and Karen McArdle 4. Impact, Change and Making a Difference – Karen McArdle 5. Participation – Karen McArdle 6. Working With Communities – Karen McArdle 7. Community Engagement – Ed Garrett and Karen McArdle 8. Networking and Partnership – Kirsty Forrester 9. Health and Well-being – Ed Garrett and Karen McArdle 10. Youth Work – Kirsty Forrester and Karen McArdle 11. Adult Learning – Kirsty Forrester 12. Employability – Kirsty Forrester 13. The Environment – Ed Garrett and Karen McArdle 14. Community Arts – Sue Briggs and Karen McArdle 15. Digital Community Work – Kirsty Forester 16. Community Research – Karen McArdle 17. Leadership in Community Work – Kirsty Forrester and Sue Briggs Conclusion and Celebration – Karen McArdle, Sue Briggs, Ed Garrett and Kirsty Forrester
Karen McArdle is Emeritus Professor at the University of Aberdeen and has worked in the community development field for over 30 years. Kirsty Forrester has worked extensively as a community learning and development worker and manager in local authority, third sector, social work and health settings. Ed Garrett has worked in a number of community development roles for over 20 years, in both local authority and third sector settings. Sue Briggs has many years of local authority practice and management experience including with quality improvement approaches, professional learning and community learning and development.
Reviews for Community Work: Theory into Practice
"""This book blows away the cobwebs of 'community work' and breathes life into a vibrant professional base offering practitioners and students a comprehensive one-stop for knowledge, skills and values."" Darren Hill, Leeds Beckett University"
