The Short Guide to Community Development

Book Details:

• Author: Alison Gilchrist

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131605042

• Pages: 184

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches

About the Book
In an era where community engagement and grassroots participation are more crucial than ever, this concise yet comprehensive book offers an essential introduction to community development. It traces the historical foundations of the field while addressing current trends, challenges, and the growing relevance of community initiatives in shaping public policy.

Designed to serve both students and professionals, the book delves into practical applications of community development across various sectors. From influencing social change to fulfilling key policy objectives, the text illustrates the power and potential of community-based work. Written in an accessible and engaging style, it is ideal for degree courses, professional modules, and those actively working in community organising, development, and related fields.

About the Author / Editor
Alison Gilchrist brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in community development as an activist, trainer, practitioner, and researcher. She has also worked as a manager with the Community Development Foundation and currently serves as an independent consultant.

Marilyn Taylor, co-author, is Emeritus Professor at the University of the West of England and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research. Her extensive career spans academic research and practical implementation in the field of community development.