Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy & Practice - Brossura

Ashling Jackson

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0717149749 ISBN 13: 9780717149742

Casa editrice: Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context.

• This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will:
• • understand community and social change in Ireland;
  • recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland;
  • critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice;
  • utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development;
  • determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges.
• Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland.
  
  
• Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text.
  
  
• Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland.

Written For:

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of:

• Youth and Community Studies
• Community Developmentand Education
• Community and Family Studies
• Rural Development
• Social Work
• Social Studies
• Social Science
• Applied Social Care
• Social Care Practice

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Informazioni sull?autore

Dr Ashling Jackson is a senior lecturer in Athlone Institute of Technology, lecturing in the areas of community development, sociology and research methods. She has worked extensively with disadvantaged groups in community settings, most notably the Traveller community. Dr Colm O'Doherty is a lecturer in the Institute of Technology Tralee, with many years' experience as a social work practitioner in Ireland, England and Wales. He has written and published widely on topics such as family support and social capital, which are directly applicable to positive community development practice.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0717149749
• ISBN 13: 9780717149742
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272
• Redattore: Ashling Jackson, Colm O'Doherty
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile