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Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice
Ilona Buchroth
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Description for Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice
Paperback. This book will provide students on youth and community work courses with a good understanding of the range of theories that should support their practice. Editor(s): Buchroth, Ilona; Parkin, Christine. Series: Empowering Youth and Community Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
This book explores a wide range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides a range of practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position, while critically engaging with the contemporary theoretical context that is shaping the development of community and youth work practice. Students will find this book an invaluable tool in developing their understanding of theory, and it will help them to holistically and systematically apply their understanding of theory to their relevant practice situation.
This book explores a wide range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides a range of practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position, while critically engaging with the contemporary theoretical context that is shaping the development of community and youth work practice. Students will find this book an invaluable tool in developing their understanding of theory, and it will help them to holistically and systematically apply their understanding of theory to their relevant practice situation.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Empowering Youth and Community Work Practiceylm Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Exeter, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844453009
SKU
V9781844453009
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Ref
99-1
About Ilona Buchroth
Ilona Buchroth is a senior lecturer in community and youth studies at the University of Sunderland. Prior to this she has worked in community development, youth work, adult education, teaching and lastly for a Local Authority Community Education Service as a middle manager with responsibility for adult education. She has a particular interest in informal education and has maintained an ... Read more
Reviews for Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice
"This book was clear, thought provoking and an excellent resource for students at all levels of the degree programme. Thank you." (Lecturer, University of Derby.)