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Social Science Human Geography

Community Development Around the World

Practice, Theory, Research, Training

edited by Hubert Campfens

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Feb 1997
Category
Human Geography, Research
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802078841
    Publish Date
    Feb 1997
    List Price
    $48.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442673144
    Publish Date
    Aug 1999
    List Price
    $97.00

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Description

New social structures, agencies, and social movements have had a dramatic impact on community development across the world. In this book, more than forty authors in six countries representing the major regions of the world offer a truly global perspective on the changing nature of the practice and theory of community development.

The collection approaches community development from many different angles, featuring a critical review of the international literature, twenty detailed case studies dealing with key issues, and separate country-by-country studies of education, research, and theory. Despite obvious differences between countries in their economic, political, and socio-cultural contexts of practice, common themes emerge. The book concludes with a new framework theory for use in policy development, program planning, and alternative practice.

Comprehensive and challenging Community Development Around the World is essential reading for students, analysts, and practitioners in the field.

About the author

Hubert Campfens is Professor of Community Development and Social Planning in the Faculty of Social Work, Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario, Canada.

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