The Handbook of Community Practice

by Marie O. Weil (Editor), Michael S. Reisch (Editor), Mary L. Ohmer (Editor)

The Handbook of Community Practice is the first volume in this field, encompassing community development, organizing, planning, and social change, and the first community practice text that provides in-depth treatment of globalization-including its impact on communities in the United States and in international development work. The Handbook is grounded in participatory and empowerment practice including social change, social and economic development, feminist practice, community-collaboratives, and engagement in diverse communities. It utilizes the social development perspective and employs analyses of persistent poverty, policy practice, and community research approaches as well as providing strategies for advocacy and social and legislative action.

Genres: Social Work

736 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Mads P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, comprehensive introduction to community practice. It's so popular in our class that we're only allowed to check it out of the library for two hours at a time.