Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning: A Practical Guide

The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike. With an accessible style, authors Alan Twelvetrees and Russell Todd set out the realities of practice in everyday community development (CD) work.

With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT and digital technologies, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition features:

• clear ‘how to’ guides for a variety of CD-related practice;

• case studies;

• end of chapter discussion points;

• signposts to digital resources;

• glossary.

This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and abroad and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.

Alan Twelvetrees is a freelance writer and consultant and was formerly Lecturer in Community Work at Swansea University, Director at the Community Development Foundation and Children and Young People Strategy Manager at Swansea Council.

Russell Todd is a researcher, trainer and writer on community development matters, as well as a project manager, digital inclusion trainer and podcast producer.