ANALYSING COMMUNITY WORK:: Theory and Practice

Book Details

• Author: Keith Popple

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 196

• ISBN: 9788131608821

• Publication Year: 2017

• Language: English

• Sale Territory: India Only

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

"Analysing Community Work: Theory and Practice" offers an insightful exploration of community work and its theoretical foundations. This updated edition builds on the earlier acclaimed text, offering a more comprehensive analysis of the various theoretical approaches to community work. Written in an accessible style, the book tackles both political and theoretical issues, addressing the challenges and potential of community work as a tool for societal change.

New in this edition are discussions on the influence of Coalition government policies, such as the ‘Big Society’ project and the implications of budget cuts. It also examines the effects of New Labour policies and integrates an international perspective into community work practice. A key feature is a newly added chapter on international community work, broadening the scope of the book’s analysis.

Additionally, the book offers:

• A revised definition of "community" to reflect the changing and diverse global population

• Increased focus on community work values, skills, and challenges

• Updated pedagogy with chapter summaries and reflective questions

• References to the latest developments and research in the field of community work

This book is an essential resource for students in qualifying programmes, practitioners, policy makers, and anyone involved in community work at any level.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. What is Community?

3. British Community Work: Early Advances to the Mid-1970s

4. British Community Work: The 1970s to the Present Day

5. Community Work Theories

6. Community Work Theories for the Twenty-First Century

7. Community Work Models

8. Community Work in Practice

9. Community Work Internationally

10. Conclusion and Future Directions

About the Author

Keith Popple is a renowned expert in the field of community work. He is a Visiting Professor at London South Bank University, Bournemouth University, and an University Fellow at Hong Kong Baptist University. Keith has extensive experience lecturing, writing, and researching community work, and has served as a member of the Editorial Board of the Community Development Journal. He was also the Editor of the journal from 1998 to 2003. His contributions to the field have been recognized internationally, making this book an authoritative resource in community work studies.