The Dilemmas of Development Work : Ethical Challenges in Regeneration

Miller, Chris, Mayo, Marjorie, Hoggett, Paul

ISBN 10: 1861349718 / ISBN 13: 9781861349712

Published by Bristol University Press, 2008

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Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dilemmas of Development Work : Ethical Challenges in Regeneration
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861349718
• ISBN 13: 9781861349712
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.732 pounds

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Synopsis

Social development work takes place in the grey area between government and the voluntary and community sectors. This book, written by three well-known educators and researchers in the social policy and development field, explores the ways in which front-line professionals working with communities identify and address the dilemmas inherent in the current policy context.

Drawing upon original material, the authors examine  how 'community engagement' workers negotiate the ethical and emotional challenges they face; how they work through problems of community representation at interpersonal and team levels; how they manage the conflicting roles of local activist and paid worker and what role colleagues, management and others play when responding to such challenges.

The dilemmas of development work reconnects to, and updates, an important tradition in social policy which explores the dilemmas of 'street-level' work. It draws on contemporary political theory and current debates concerning the modernisation of governance and psycho-social perspectives on identity, values and agency. Combining theory and practice, it will appeal to practitioners, policy makers and undergraduates in social and public policy.

About the Author

Marjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, and access to justice in disadvantaged communities.