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Zusatztext 'This book is useful as a background reference on the community practice profession in Britain...It is also very useful in encouraging social workers to think about social development as a natural extension of the everyday work they do! and to prompt real discussion about methods.' Social Work Education Informationen zum Autor Stephen Clarke Klappentext This title was first published in 2000: A thoroughly revised and updated edition of this popular book, taking into account lessons from community development and international experiences applicable in developed economies. Invaluable reading for students, practitioners and policy-makers in social work, social welfare and social policy. Zusammenfassung This title was first published in 2000: A thoroughly revised and updated edition of this popular book, taking into account lessons from community development and international experiences applicable in developed economies. Invaluable reading for students, practitioners and policy-makers in social work, social welfare and social policy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Introduction; Social work and the development process; Seeking clarity through a management model; Development as community development - I; Development as community development - II; Social planning and development - I: simple organizations; Social planning and development - II: complex organizations; Social action for change - I: the outsiders; Social action for change - II: the insiders; Evaluation; Bibliography; Index.
