Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning (Paperback)

Alan C. Twelvetrees

ISBN 10: 1137544899 / ISBN 13: 9781137544896

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Now going into its fifth edition, Alan Twelvetrees' invaluable guide to the theory and practice of community work has been educating students and practitioners alike for over three decades. Covering topics such as work with community groups, the various dimensions of social action and project planning and how to engage effectively with public bodies, this is a truly comprehensive must-read for community workers, as well as anyone keen to undertake effective work in the community.Drawing on the author's wealth of experience, and benefiting from the grounded style of writing that has made the previous editions so popular, the book considers everyday community work situations to provide readers with a genuine feel for the realities of practice. This classic text is essential for anyone studying, working or just interested in community work, community regeneration and service planning.New to this Edition:- A classic highly regarded textbook, substantially updated to reflect new service needs and a tougher economic climate- Includes new pedagogic features including chapter overviews, 'practice focus' boxes, and 'putting it in to practice' features Drawing on years of professional experience as well as the advice of an extensive network of colleagues, Alan Twelvetrees explains both the theory and practice of community work in a highly readable and honest way. This updated edition of a bestseller includes new pedagogy and updated examples. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1137544899
• ISBN 13: 9781137544896
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Now going into its fifth edition, Alan Twelvetrees' invaluable guide to the theory and practice of community work has been educating students and practitioners alike for over three decades. Covering topics such as work with community groups, the various dimensions of social action and project planning and how to engage effectively with public bodies, this is a truly comprehensive must-read for community workers, as well as anyone keen to undertake effective work in the community.

Drawing on the author's wealth of experience, and benefiting from the grounded style of writing that has made the previous editions so popular, the book considers everyday community work situations to provide readers with a genuine feel for the realities of practice. This classic text is essential for anyone studying, working or just interested in community work, community regeneration and service planning.

New to this Edition:
- A classic highly regarded textbook, substantially updated to reflect new service needs and a tougher economic climate
- Includes new pedagogic features including chapter overviews, 'practice focus' boxes, and 'putting it in to practice' features

About the Author

ALAN TWELVETREES has been a community worker, a community work lecturer, a manager of community workers, and a children and young people strategy manger. He has published widely in the fields of community work, community organizations and community economic development.
ALAN TWELVETREES has been a community worker, a community work lecturer, a manager of community workers, and a children and young people strategy manger. He has published widely in the fields of community work, community organizations and community economic development.