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David N. Thomas

The Making of Community Work

David N. Thomas

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English
Routledge
01 November 2024
Social work; Public health & preventive medicine
Series: Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1983, The Making of Community Work is the outcome of a two-year study of community work in the United Kingdom. The main purpose of the study was to review the development of community work, and to suggest some of the issues in practice and training that might be important in the 1980s. Much of the first part of the book is taken up with the emergence of community work as an occupation; David Thomas tries to clarify its contribution to a number of political and social processes, and to define community work in a way which distinguishes it from other kinds of interventions. The second part of the book deals with training, research, literature and employment in community work; it includes a review of college and field-based training opportunities, and a critical discussion of the state of theory and ideology in the occupation.

It was hoped it would be an important source of ideas and inspiration for the years ahead. It was the first major review of community work since its re-discovery in the 1960s; it will still be of interest to all those involved in community work, or wishing to understand its influence on other professions. The book was intended for fieldworkers, administrators, policy-makers, trainers and students in community work and in related occupations and disciplines. Thomas presents his ideas clearly, and his ability to look critically at some of the basic assumptions in community work makes for stimulating and enjoyable reading.
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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm, 
Weight:   780g
ISBN:   9781032903569
ISBN 10:   1032903562
Series:   Routledge Revivals
Pages:   332
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  Primary ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David N. Thomas has worked in community development since the early 1970s. His experience includes neighbourhood work, training, consultancy and research.

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