Kenny, Susan creator author. Hand, Tammy author. text at 2022 6th edition. monographic eng

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xxi, 446 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. "Community development is a living field of theory and practice. The enduring features of community development include the commitment to human rights; the empowerment of ordinary people, and especially those who are disadvantaged and oppressed: and support for communities to exert greater control over decisions that affect their lives." -- Worldcat Part 1. Background and basics -- The nature of community development -- Local and global contexts -- Theoretical perspectives and concepts -- Community development and the state -- Part 2. Practical foundations -- Processes and practices -- Community organizations -- Activities and practices -- Working for solidarity - collective action across difference -- Funding, research and evaluation -- Part 3. Key issues in community development today -- Difficulties and dilemmas -- Challenges and opportunities for the future. Susan Kenny and Tammy Hand. Includes index. Community development Australia Community development Community development Study and teaching HN49.C6 .K46 2022 307.140994 K399d 9780170452755 CSPC 260105 20260109093824.0 eng