Introduction to Community Development: Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning

by Jerry W. Robinson Jr., Gary Paul Green

This text provides students of community and economic development with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field. Bringing together leading scholars, it provides both a conceptual background and contemporary approaches, with a progression from theory to practice. Included are case studies and supportive material to develop community service-learning activities.

328 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Lloyd]

This was required reading for a class. The book is a very good start to the pursuit of Community Development research.

[Dani]

Interested in knowing community development and its challenges

[Rosie Tighe]

I got stuck having to use this book or my community development class (upper undergrad/graduate level). It is written at a middle-school level. I will not be using it again. I think that the Philips and Pittman book is a much better option.

[Sarah]

Read intro only.