Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy & Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717149749 ISBN 13: 9780717149742

Verlag: Gill Education, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context.

• This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will:
• • understand community and social change in Ireland;
  • recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland;
  • critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice;
  • utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development;
  • determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges.
• Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland.
  
  
• Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text.
  
  
• Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland.

Written For:

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of:

• Youth and Community Studies
• Community Developmentand Education
• Community and Family Studies
• Rural Development
• Social Work
• Social Studies
• Social Science
• Applied Social Care
• Social Care Practice

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Dr Ashling Jackson is a senior lecturer in Athlone

Institute of Technology, lecturing in the areas of

community development, sociology and research

methods. She has worked extensively with

disadvantaged groups in community settings, most

notably the Traveller community.

Dr Ashling Jackson is a senior lecturer in Athlone Institute of Technology, lecturing in the areas of community development, sociology and research methods. She has worked extensively withd isadvantaged groups in community settings, most notably the Traveller community.

Dr Colm O’Doherty is a lecturer in the Institute of

Technology Tralee, with many years’ experience as a

social work practitioner in Ireland, England and

Wales. He has written and published widely on topics

such as family support and social capital, which are

directly applicable to positive community

development practice.

Dr Colm O’Doherty is a lecturer in the Institute of Technology Tralee, with many years’ experience as a social work practitioner in Ireland, England and Wales. He has written and published widely on topics such as family support and social capital, which are directly applicable to positive community development practice.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Gill Education
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0717149749
• ISBN 13: 9780717149742
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 256
• Herausgeber: Jackson Dr. Ashling, O'Doherty Dr. Colm
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar