Community Development In Asia And The Pacific (Routledge Studies in Development and Society)

Manohar S. Pawar

ISBN 10: 0415646839 / ISBN 13: 9780415646833

Published by Routledge 2012-10-01, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Community Development In Asia And The Pacific (Routledge Studies in Development and Society)
• Publisher: Routledge 2012-10-01
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415646839
• ISBN 13: 9780415646833
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book familiarizes readers with the Asia-Pacific region, presents the major social, economic and political issues, maps contemporary community development trends, and critically analyzes the challenges of and opportunities for community development practice in the Asia-Pacific region.

About the Author

Dr. Manohar Pawar has more than 20 years of experience in social work education, research and practice in Australia and India. He is currently an Associate Professor in Social Work and Human Services, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a principal researcher of the Institute for Land Water and Society, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia.  Pawar has published several books, including International Social Work: Issues, Strategies and Programs (Sage 2006); Data Collecting Methods and Experiences (2004, New Dawn Press), Community Informal Care and Welfare Systems (2002, Vista); Job Network and Employment Services in Wagga Wagga (2001, Bobby Graham); Towards Poverty Alleviation in Rural Australia (2000, CRSR); Social Development Content in Social Work Education (1997, RSDC); and Justice Processing Sans Justice (1993, TISS).