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

 
9780717149742: Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy & Practice
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.

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Verlag
Gill Education
Erscheinungsdatum
2012
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0717149749
ISBN 13 
9780717149742
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
256
Herausgeber
Jackson Dr. Ashling, O'Doherty Dr. Colm
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