Introduction to Community Development
Jerry W. Robinson
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Description for Introduction to Community Development
Paperback. Comprehensive yet introductory survey text appropriate for undergraduate students who need historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues perspective, and the how-to application for community development. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVX; RP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 592.
Historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues perspective, and the "how-to" for community development
Historical context, theoretical grounding, critical issues perspective, and the "how-to" for community development
This collection of work by leading community development scholars presents students with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field. The text progresses seamlessly from a theoretical overview to a historical overview to three approaches to community development (ecological, interactional, and structural-functional), then explores the practice of community development along with technical assistance, action research, evaluation research, and the role of local organizations, local leadership, and coalitions. The book concludes with critical issues, such as rural development, inner-city development, youth in community development, health care, public ... Read more
Key features include:
- New community development intervention models, using examples from recent events to demonstrate the strengths and challenges of such models
- Community service-learning activities, providing useful examples and case studies of successful service-learning programs in communities
- A hierarchy of learning activities and exercises within each chapter, ensuring that students learn how to apply concepts to real-world issues
- Relevant cases of successful community development interventions, giving students examples of ′best practices′
- Major trends, challenges, and prospects for the future in community development, helping students identify key issues and opportunities
- Instructor Teaching Site: Password-protected resources contain learning modules, developed by the authors, which include exercises and activities which reinforce chapter content, and demonstrate application of concepts in real-life communities.
- Student Study Site: Open-access study materials include chapter self-quizzes to aid content learning.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781412974622
SKU
V9781412974622
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About Jerry W. Robinson
Jerry W. Robinson, Jr. is Distinguished Professor of Rural Sociology, Emeritus at Delta State University (DSU) and Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1994, Robinson accepted an endowed Chair in Economic and Community Development at DSU. At Delta State, he founded the Center for Community and Economic Development. He is known around the world for his creativity in developing ... Read more
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