Political Issues and Community Work

Originally published in 1978 this book clarifies the implications of significant political theories and issues of the 20th Century which affected their work. Drawing on case studies from their own experience, the contributors underline the political variables facing the community worker, whatever the context.

List of contents

Part 1: Dilemmas of Community Work and Ideology 1. Political Values and Community Work Practice John Lambert 2. Hard Lines and Soft Options: A Criticism of Some Left Attitudes to Community Work 3. CDP: Community Work or Class Politics? David Corkey and Gary Craig 4. Ideology and Practice Harry Salmon 5. Criticism and Containment Martin Loney 6. Don't Agonise - Organise Jim Radford Part 2: Local Politics and Community Work 7. Brown Rice or Rice Pudding: Some Dilemmas in Community Work Caroline Polmear 8. Politics and Participation: A Case Study Florence Rosetti 9. The Community Development Section of Liverpool City Council, 1972-5 Peter Clyne 10. Politics, Conflict and Community Action in Northern Ireland Tom Lovett and Robin Percival Part 3: Three Perspectives for Development 11. Joint Union-Resident Action Jack Mundey and Gary Craig 12. Class, Culture ad Community Work Laurence J. Tasker 13. Community Work, Social Change and Social Planning David N. Thomas.

About the author

Paul Curno (1937-2017) was an influential and respected figure in British social welfare.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Curno
• Assisted by: Curno Paul (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2025
• EAN: 9781041062295
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4106229-5
• No. of pages: 282
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social Work, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Political structures: democracy, Social issues & processes, Political science and theory, Social and ethical issues