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In Community Development in an Uncertain World, Jim Ife draws on the principles of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment and Indigenous perspectives to advance new holistic approaches to community development. The book explores the concept of community development on a local and international scale in the context of globalisation and postcolonial theory. Students will gain the essential skills and practical understanding required to navigate the existing managerial environment and cultivate new community practices. This new edition incorporates current research into community development and includes important new work on 'alternative visions' for a sustainable and just future. It introduces the foundational theories of community development and explains their importance in shaping solutions to uniquely modern issues. Readers are encouraged to critically engage with the material through the accompanying discussion questions. Written in an accessible, engaging style, this text is an essential resource for students and professionals in the human services.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781107543362
eBay Product ID (ePID)226664935
Product Key Features
Number of Pages412 Pages
Publication NameCommunity Development in an Uncertain World: Vision, Analysis and Practice
LanguageEnglish
SubjectSociology
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Work
AuthorJim Ife
Dimensions
Item Height247 mm
Item Weight740 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJim Ife