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.
Table of Content
Introduction – Karen Mc Ardle, Sue Briggs, Ed Garrett and Kirsty Forrester
1. Professional Learning – Sue Briggs and Karen Mc Ardle
2. Social Justice – Karen Mc Ardle
3. Equality and Inclusion – Kirsty Forrester and Karen Mc Ardle
4. Impact, Change and Making a Difference – Karen Mc Ardle
5. Participation – Karen Mc Ardle
6. Working With Communities – Karen Mc Ardle
7. Community Engagement – Ed Garrett and Karen Mc Ardle
8. Networking and Partnership – Kirsty Forrester
9. Health and Well-being – Ed Garrett and Karen Mc Ardle
10. Youth Work – Kirsty Forrester and Karen Mc Ardle
11. Adult Learning – Kirsty Forrester
12. Employability – Kirsty Forrester
13. The Environment – Ed Garrett and Karen Mc Ardle
14. Community Arts – Sue Briggs and Karen Mc Ardle
15. Digital Community Work – Kirsty Forester
16. Community Research – Karen Mc Ardle
17. Leadership in Community Work – Kirsty Forrester and Sue Briggs
Conclusion and Celebration – Karen Mc Ardle, Sue Briggs, Ed Garrett and Kirsty Forrester
About the author
Ed Garret combines an academic background in research and teaching with over fifteen years’ experience as a community development worker in the voluntary sector.
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